foreboding
/fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/
fore · bod · ing
fɔːr · ˈboʊd · ɪŋ
English Definition
n./adj. sense that something bad will happen
Significado en Español
presentimiento, presagio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
linh cảm xấu, điềm báo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fore(before)+bode(portend)+ing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “foreboding”?
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A
Ominous
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B
Joyful
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C
Reliable
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D
Safe
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A — Ominous.
“foreboding” means n./adj. sense that something bad will happen
Common questions about “foreboding”
What does “foreboding” mean?
foreboding — n./adj. sense that something bad will happen. In Chinese: 预感，不祥预兆.
How do you pronounce “foreboding”?
foreboding is pronounced /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: fore · bod · ing.
Is “foreboding” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. foreboding appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “foreboding”?
fore(before)+bode(portend)+ing
