livelihood
/ˈlaɪvlihʊd/
live · li · hood
ˈlaɪv · li · hʊd
English Definition
n. means of supporting oneself
Significado en Español
sustento, medio de vida
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kế sinh nhai, sinh kế
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
live(life)+lihood(n.)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “livelihood”?
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A
Occupation
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B
Gadget
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C
Landscape
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D
Harmony
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A — Occupation.
“livelihood” means n. means of supporting oneself
Common questions about “livelihood”
What does “livelihood” mean?
livelihood — n. means of supporting oneself. In Chinese: 生计，谋生手段.
How do you pronounce “livelihood”?
livelihood is pronounced /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: live · li · hood.
Is “livelihood” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. livelihood appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “livelihood”?
live(life)+lihood(n.)
