hypocrisy
/hɪˈpɒkrəsi/
hy · poc · ri · sy
hɪ · ˈpɒk · rə · si
English Definition
n. the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one''s own behavior does not conform
Significado en Español
hipocresía
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự giả tạo, đạo đức giả
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hypo (below, false) + crites (critic)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is most similar in meaning to “hypocrisy”?
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A
honesty
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B
integrity
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C
duplicity
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D
sincerity
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C — duplicity.
“hypocrisy” means n. the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one''s own behavior does not conform
Common questions about “hypocrisy”
What does “hypocrisy” mean?
hypocrisy — n. the practice of claiming to have moral standards or beliefs to which one''s own behavior does not conform. In Chinese: 虚伪，伪善.
How do you pronounce “hypocrisy”?
hypocrisy is pronounced /hɪˈpɒkrəsi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: hy · poc · ri · sy.
Is “hypocrisy” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. hypocrisy appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hypocrisy”?
hypo (below, false) + crites (critic)
