shelter
/ˈʃɛltər/
shel · ter
ˈʃɛl · tər
English Definition
n. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger
Significado en Español
refugio, albergue
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nơi trú ẩn, chỗ trú ngụ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “shelter”:
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A
refuge
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B
exposure
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C
danger
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D
hazard
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A — refuge.
“shelter” means n. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger
Common questions about “shelter”
What does “shelter” mean?
shelter — n. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger. In Chinese: 庇护所.
How do you pronounce “shelter”?
shelter is pronounced /ˈʃɛltər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: shel · ter.
Is “shelter” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. shelter appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
