pressure
/ˈprɛʃər/
pres · sure
/ˈprɛ · ʃər/
English Definition
n. the force applied to a surface
Significado en Español
presión
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “pressure”:
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A
comfort
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B
relief
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C
ease
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D
stress
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D — stress.
“pressure” means n. the force applied to a surface
Common questions about “pressure”
What does “pressure” mean?
pressure — n. the force applied to a surface. In Chinese: 压力.
How do you pronounce “pressure”?
pressure is pronounced /ˈprɛʃər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pres · sure.
Is “pressure” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. pressure appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.