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aplomb

/əˈplɒm/
a · plomb /ə · ˈplɒm/
English Definition
n. confidence composure poise
中文释义
沉着；自信
Significado en Español
aplomo
한국어 뜻
침착, 자신감
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bình tĩnh, tự tin
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Example Sentence

She handled the difficult situation with great aplomb.

她以极大的沉着处理困难局面。

Synonyms
poise confidence
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
aplom (confidence, French origin meaning ''plumb line vertical'', composure) → composure, confidence.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “aplomb”: Despite the challenging circumstances, Amanda performed with extraordinary aplomb.

  1. A awkwardness
  2. B nervousness
  3. C composure
  4. D hesitation
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C — composure. “aplomb” means n. confidence composure poise

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She handled the difficult, hostile questions with remarkable ______.

  1. A panic
  2. B clumsiness
  3. C nervousness
  4. D aplomb
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D — aplomb. “aplomb” means n. confidence composure poise

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Common questions about “aplomb”

What does “aplomb” mean?

aplomb — n. confidence composure poise. In Chinese: 沉着；自信.

How do you pronounce “aplomb”?

aplomb is pronounced /əˈplɒm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · plomb.

How do you use “aplomb” in a sentence?

She handled the difficult situation with great aplomb. (她以极大的沉着处理困难局面。)

What are synonyms for “aplomb”?

poise, confidence — all close in meaning to aplomb (n. confidence composure poise).

Is “aplomb” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. aplomb appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “aplomb”?

aplom (confidence, French origin meaning ''plumb line vertical'', composure) → composure, confidence.

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