leniency
/ˈliːniənsi/
le · ni · en · cy
ˈliː · ni · ən · si
English Definition
n. the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected
Significado en Español
indulgencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự khoan dung, lòng nhân từ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “leniency”:
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A
severity
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B
strictness
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C
mercy
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D
harshness
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C — mercy.
“leniency” means n. the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected
Common questions about “leniency”
What does “leniency” mean?
leniency — n. the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected. In Chinese: 宽大，仁慈.
How do you pronounce “leniency”?
leniency is pronounced /ˈliːniənsi/. It breaks into 4 syllables: le · ni · en · cy.
Is “leniency” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. leniency appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
