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allusion

/əˈluːʒn/
al · lu · sion ə · ˈluː · ʒn
English Definition
n. Indirect reference; hint
中文释义
暗指，影射
Significado en Español
alusión
한국어 뜻
암시, 언급
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ám chỉ, ám thị
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Example Sentence

The poem contained several allusions to classical mythology.

这首诗包含了几个对古典神话的暗指。

Synonyms
hint reference implication
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad-(towards) + lus (play, mock, lud) + ion → allusion, an indirect reference (a roundabout way of speaking).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “allusion”:

  1. A statement
  2. B hint
  3. C declaration
  4. D proof
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B — hint. “allusion” means n. Indirect reference; hint

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In literature, an allusion is often used to __________ a deeper meaning by referencing another work or historical event.

  1. A hint at
  2. B obscure
  3. C distract
  4. D proclaim
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A — hint at. “allusion” means n. Indirect reference; hint

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Common questions about “allusion”

What does “allusion” mean?

allusion — n. Indirect reference; hint. In Chinese: 暗指，影射.

How do you pronounce “allusion”?

allusion is pronounced /əˈluːʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: al · lu · sion.

How do you use “allusion” in a sentence?

The poem contained several allusions to classical mythology. (这首诗包含了几个对古典神话的暗指。)

What are synonyms for “allusion”?

hint, reference, implication — all close in meaning to allusion (n. Indirect reference; hint).

Is “allusion” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. allusion appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “allusion”?

ad-(towards) + lus (play, mock, lud) + ion → allusion, an indirect reference (a roundabout way of speaking).

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