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agitation

/ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
ag · i · ta · tion ˌædʒ · ɪ · ˈteɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
中文释义
激动
Significado en Español
agitación, inquietud
한국어 뜻
동요, 불안
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kích động, sự bồn chồn
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Example Sentence

There was a sense of agitation in the crowd.

人群中弥漫着一种不安的情绪。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “agitation”:

  1. A unease
  2. B calmness
  3. C tranquility
  4. D contentment
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A — unease. “agitation” means n. a state of anxiety or nervous excitement

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her ______ grew as the important phone call was delayed again and again.

  1. A agitation
  2. B calm
  3. C peace
  4. D comfort
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A — agitation. “agitation” means n. a state of anxiety or nervous excitement

Common questions about “agitation”

What does “agitation” mean?

agitation — n. a state of anxiety or nervous excitement. In Chinese: 激动.

How do you pronounce “agitation”?

agitation is pronounced /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ag · i · ta · tion.

How do you use “agitation” in a sentence?

There was a sense of agitation in the crowd. (人群中弥漫着一种不安的情绪。)

What are synonyms for “agitation”?

anxiety, unrest, turmoil — all close in meaning to agitation (n. a state of anxiety or nervous excitement).

Is “agitation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. agitation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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