self-possession
/ˌsɛlf pəˈzɛʃən/
self · pos · ses · sion
ˌsɛlf · pə · ˈzɛ · ʃən
English Definition
n. the ability to remain calm and confident in difficult situations
Significado en Español
serenidad, autocontrol
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bình tĩnh, tự chủ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “self-possession”:
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A
composure
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B
panic
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C
hysteria
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D
agitation
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A — composure.
“self-possession” means n. the ability to remain calm and confident in difficult situations
Common questions about “self-possession”
What does “self-possession” mean?
self-possession — n. the ability to remain calm and confident in difficult situations. In Chinese: 镇定，自信.
How do you pronounce “self-possession”?
self-possession is pronounced /ˌsɛlf pəˈzɛʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: self · pos · ses · sion.
Is “self-possession” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. self-possession appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
