refinement
/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
re · fine · ment
rɪ · ˈfaɪn · mənt
English Definition
n. the process of improving something
Significado en Español
mejora, refinamiento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự cải tiến, sự tinh luyện
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “refinement”:
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A
neglect
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B
improvement
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C
crudeness
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D
decline
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B — improvement.
“refinement” means n. the process of improving something
Common questions about “refinement”
What does “refinement” mean?
refinement — n. the process of improving something. In Chinese: 改进，精炼.
How do you pronounce “refinement”?
refinement is pronounced /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · fine · ment.
Is “refinement” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. refinement appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
