folly
/ˈfɒli/
fol · ly
ˈfɒl · i
English Definition
n. lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness.
Significado en Español
locura, tontería
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ngu ngốc, hành động dại dột
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From Old French (folie, foolishness, madness).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “folly”?
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A
wisdom
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B
bravery
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C
foolishness
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D
strength
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C — foolishness.
“folly” means n. lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness.
Common questions about “folly”
What does “folly” mean?
folly — n. lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness.. In Chinese: 愚蠢，荒唐.
How do you pronounce “folly”?
folly is pronounced /ˈfɒli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fol · ly.
Is “folly” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. folly appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “folly”?
From Old French (folie, foolishness, madness).
