tenacity
/təˈnæsɪti/
te · nac · i · ty
tə · ˈnæ · sɪ · ti
English Definition
n. the quality of being determined
Significado en Español
tenacidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kiên trì, sự bền bỉ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “tenacity”:
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A
persistence
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B
apathy
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C
hesitation
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D
negligence
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A — persistence.
“tenacity” means n. the quality of being determined
Common questions about “tenacity”
What does “tenacity” mean?
tenacity — n. the quality of being determined. In Chinese: 韧性.
How do you pronounce “tenacity”?
tenacity is pronounced /təˈnæsɪti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: te · nac · i · ty.
Is “tenacity” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. tenacity appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.