vengeance
/ˈvɛndʒəns/
ven · geance
ˈvɛn · dʒəns
English Definition
n. punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense
Significado en Español
venganza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự trả thù
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “vengeance”:
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A
revenge
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B
forgiveness
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C
mercy
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D
pardon
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A — revenge.
“vengeance” means n. punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense
Common questions about “vengeance”
What does “vengeance” mean?
vengeance — n. punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense. In Chinese: 复仇，报复.
How do you pronounce “vengeance”?
vengeance is pronounced /ˈvɛndʒəns/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ven · geance.
Is “vengeance” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. vengeance appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
