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hesitate

/ˈhezɪteɪt/

hes · i · tate ˈhez · ɪ · teɪt

English Definition

v. pause before doing something

中文释义

犹豫

Significado en Español

vacilar, dudar

한국어 뜻

주저하다, 망설이다

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

do dự, ngần ngại

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hesit(hanging)+ate

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word “hesitate” in the following sentence: When asked whether he would join the team, Tom seemed to hesitate before giving an answer.

A doubt
B agree
C jump
D decide

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A — doubt. “hesitate” means v. pause before doing something

Common questions about “hesitate”

What does “hesitate” mean?

hesitate — v. pause before doing something. In Chinese: 犹豫.

How do you pronounce “hesitate”?

hesitate is pronounced /ˈhezɪteɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hes · i · tate.

Is “hesitate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. hesitate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “hesitate”?

hesit(hanging)+ate

Progress / 学习进度

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48% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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hesitate

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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