repent
/rɪˈpɛnt/
re · pent
rɪ · ˈpɛnt
English Definition
v. regret; feel sorry; atone
Significado en Español
arrepentirse
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hối hận, ăn năn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(repeatedly) + pent (regret, Latin paenitere) → repent, reform.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “repent”?
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A
Rejoice
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B
Regret
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C
Ignore
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D
Create
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B — Regret.
“repent” means v. regret; feel sorry; atone
Common questions about “repent”
What does “repent” mean?
repent — v. regret; feel sorry; atone. In Chinese: 后悔；忏悔.
How do you pronounce “repent”?
repent is pronounced /rɪˈpɛnt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · pent.
Is “repent” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. repent appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “repent”?
re-(repeatedly) + pent (regret, Latin paenitere) → repent, reform.
