relief
/rɪˈliːf/
re · lief
rɪ · ˈliːf
English Definition
n. a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
Significado en Español
alivio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự nhẹ nhõm, sự giảm nhẹ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “relief”:
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A
comfort
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B
anxiety
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C
distress
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D
worry
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A — comfort.
“relief” means n. a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
Common questions about “relief”
What does “relief” mean?
relief — n. a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress. In Chinese: 宽慰，减轻.
How do you pronounce “relief”?
relief is pronounced /rɪˈliːf/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · lief.
Is “relief” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. relief appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
