premonition
/ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/
pre · mo · ni · tion
ˌpriː · mə · ˈnɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
Significado en Español
premonición
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
linh cảm, điềm báo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre(before) + monition(warning) → premonition
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “premonition”?
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A
regret
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B
forewarning
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C
joy
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D
boredom
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B — forewarning.
“premonition” means n. a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
Common questions about “premonition”
What does “premonition” mean?
premonition — n. a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.. In Chinese: （预感），（预兆）.
How do you pronounce “premonition”?
premonition is pronounced /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pre · mo · ni · tion.
Is “premonition” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. premonition appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “premonition”?
pre(before) + monition(warning) → premonition
