upheaval
/ʌpˈhiːvəl/
up · heav · al
ʌp · ˈhiːv · əl
English Definition
n. a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
Significado en Español
convulsión, agitación
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
biến động lớn, xáo trộn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
up(towards)+heave(swell or rise)→ upheaval
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
The sudden _______ in the region caused many people to flee their homes.
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A
upheaval
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B
stability
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C
calm
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D
serenity
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A — upheaval.
“upheaval” means n. a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
Common questions about “upheaval”
What does “upheaval” mean?
upheaval — n. a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.. In Chinese: 剧变，动荡.
How do you pronounce “upheaval”?
upheaval is pronounced /ʌpˈhiːvəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: up · heav · al.
Is “upheaval” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. upheaval appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “upheaval”?
up(towards)+heave(swell or rise)→ upheaval
