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superstition

/ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃn/
su · per · sti · tion ˌsuː · pər · ˈstɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. irrational belief
中文释义
迷信
Significado en Español
superstición
한국어 뜻
미신
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mê tín
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super(over)+stition(stand)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “superstition” as used in the following sentence: “Many people still hold onto the superstition that breaking a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck.”

  1. A tradition
  2. B belief
  3. C myth
  4. D legend
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B — belief. “superstition” means n. irrational belief

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Common questions about “superstition”

What does “superstition” mean?

superstition — n. irrational belief. In Chinese: 迷信.

How do you pronounce “superstition”?

superstition is pronounced /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: su · per · sti · tion.

Is “superstition” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. superstition appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “superstition”?

super(over)+stition(stand)

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