English Definition
n. a feeling of guilt or embarrassment
Significado en Español
vergüenza, pena
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xấu hổ, hổ thẹn
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “shame”:
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A
pride
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B
honor
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C
humiliation
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D
dignity
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C — humiliation.
“shame” means n. a feeling of guilt or embarrassment
Common questions about “shame”
What does “shame” mean?
shame — n. a feeling of guilt or embarrassment. In Chinese: 羞愧.
How do you pronounce “shame”?
shame is pronounced /ʃeɪm/. It breaks into 1 syllable: shame.
Is “shame” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. shame appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
