mercy
/ˈmɜːrsi/
mer · cy
ˈmɜːr · si
English Definition
n. compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone
Significado en Español
misericordia, piedad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lòng thương, sự khoan dung
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “mercy”:
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A
clemency
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B
cruelty
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C
vengeance
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D
harshness
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A — clemency.
“mercy” means n. compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone
Common questions about “mercy”
What does “mercy” mean?
mercy — n. compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone. In Chinese: 仁慈，宽恕.
How do you pronounce “mercy”?
mercy is pronounced /ˈmɜːrsi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mer · cy.
Is “mercy” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. mercy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
