fortress
/ˈfɔːrtrəs/
for · tress
ˈfɔːr · trəs
English Definition
n. a large, strong building used for defense
Significado en Español
fortaleza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
pháo đài
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “fortress”:
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A
shack
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B
cottage
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C
stronghold
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D
hut
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C — stronghold.
“fortress” means n. a large, strong building used for defense
Common questions about “fortress”
What does “fortress” mean?
fortress — n. a large, strong building used for defense. In Chinese: 堡垒.
How do you pronounce “fortress”?
fortress is pronounced /ˈfɔːrtrəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: for · tress.
Is “fortress” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. fortress appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
