modest
/ˈmɒdɪst/
mod · est
ˈmɒd · ɪst
English Definition
adj. not too proud or confident about oneself
Significado en Español
modesto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khiêm tốn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “modest”:
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A
humble
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B
arrogant
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C
boastful
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D
conceited
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A — humble.
“modest” means adj. not too proud or confident about oneself
Common questions about “modest”
What does “modest” mean?
modest — adj. not too proud or confident about oneself. In Chinese: 谦虚的.
How do you pronounce “modest”?
modest is pronounced /ˈmɒdɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mod · est.
Is “modest” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. modest appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
