Middle

argument

/ˈɑːrɡjumənt/

ar · gu · ment ˈɑːr · ɡju · mənt

English Definition

n. disagreement; reason

中文释义

争论，理由

Significado en Español

argumento, discusión

한국어 뜻

논쟁, 주장

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tranh luận, lý lẽ

Example Sentence

They had an argument over money.

他们为钱争论。

Synonyms

debate quarrel

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

argue (dispute)+ment

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “argument” as used below: During the debate, each speaker presented a compelling argument in favor of their position.

A rationale
B compromise
C disagreement
D discussion

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A — rationale. “argument” means n. disagreement; reason

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The two brothers had a loud ______ over whose turn it was.

A agreement
B harmony
C argument
D silence

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C — argument. “argument” means n. disagreement; reason

Common questions about “argument”

What does “argument” mean?

argument — n. disagreement; reason. In Chinese: 争论，理由.

How do you pronounce “argument”?

argument is pronounced /ˈɑːrɡjumənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ar · gu · ment.

How do you use “argument” in a sentence?

They had an argument over money. (他们为钱争论。)

What are synonyms for “argument”?

debate, quarrel — all close in meaning to argument (n. disagreement; reason).

Is “argument” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. argument appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “argument”?

argue (dispute)+ment

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argument

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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