resistance
/rɪˈzɪstəns/
re · sis · tance
rɪ · ˈzɪs · təns
English Definition
n. the act of fighting against something
Significado en Español
resistencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kháng cự, sự chống đối
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “resistance”:
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A
agreement
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B
surrender
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C
compliance
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D
opposition
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D — opposition.
“resistance” means n. the act of fighting against something
Common questions about “resistance”
What does “resistance” mean?
resistance — n. the act of fighting against something. In Chinese: 抵抗，反抗.
How do you pronounce “resistance”?
resistance is pronounced /rɪˈzɪstəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · sis · tance.
Is “resistance” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. resistance appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
