English Definition
adj. having an excessively high opinion of one''s appearance or abilities
Significado en Español
vanidoso, inútil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tự phụ, vô ích
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “vain”:
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A
modest
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B
humble
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C
unassuming
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D
conceited
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D — conceited.
“vain” means adj. having an excessively high opinion of one''s appearance or abilities
Common questions about “vain”
What does “vain” mean?
vain — adj. having an excessively high opinion of one''s appearance or abilities. In Chinese: 自负的,徒劳的.
How do you pronounce “vain”?
vain is pronounced /veɪn/. It breaks into 1 syllable: vain.
Is “vain” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. vain appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.