English Definition
adj. nervous and not relaxed
Significado en Español
tenso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
căng thẳng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “tense”:
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A
anxious
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B
relaxed
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C
calm
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D
cheerful
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A — anxious.
“tense” means adj. nervous and not relaxed
Common questions about “tense”
What does “tense” mean?
tense — adj. nervous and not relaxed. In Chinese: 紧张的.
How do you pronounce “tense”?
tense is pronounced /tɛns/. It breaks into 1 syllable: tense.
Is “tense” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. tense appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
