resilience
/rɪˈzɪliəns/
re · sil · ience
rɪ · ˈzɪl · iəns
English Definition
n. the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
Significado en Español
resiliencia, elasticidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự đàn hồi, khả năng phục hồi
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “resilience”:
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A
toughness
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B
weakness
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C
fragility
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D
vulnerability
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A — toughness.
“resilience” means n. the ability to recover quickly from difficulties
Common questions about “resilience”
What does “resilience” mean?
resilience — n. the ability to recover quickly from difficulties. In Chinese: 弹性，复原力.
How do you pronounce “resilience”?
resilience is pronounced /rɪˈzɪliəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · sil · ience.
Is “resilience” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. resilience appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
