surprise
/sərˈpraɪz/
sur · prise
sər · ˈpraɪz
English Definition
n. an unexpected event or thing
Significado en Español
sorpresa
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ngạc nhiên, bất ngờ
Show meaning in
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “surprise”:
-
A
expectation
-
B
anticipation
-
C
shock
-
D
prediction
Show answer
C — shock.
“surprise” means n. an unexpected event or thing
Common questions about “surprise”
What does “surprise” mean?
surprise — n. an unexpected event or thing. In Chinese: 惊讶，惊喜.
How do you pronounce “surprise”?
surprise is pronounced /sərˈpraɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sur · prise.
Is “surprise” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. surprise appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
