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asset

/ˈæset/
as · set ˈæ · set
English Definition
n. a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
中文释义
资产,有用的人或物
Significado en Español
activo, recurso valioso
한국어 뜻
자산, 유용한 자원
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tài sản, nguồn lực có giá trị
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Example Sentence

Her ability to remain calm under pressure is a remarkable asset.

她在压力下保持冷静的能力是一项显著的资产。

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ass(close to)+et(set, place) → useful thing, asset.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “asset” as used in the sentence: “His keen sense of humor has always been an asset to him.”

  1. A liability
  2. B burden
  3. C advantage
  4. D hindrance
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C — advantage. “asset” means n. a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her calm patience proved a great ______ during the tense negotiations.

  1. A burden
  2. B liability
  3. C asset
  4. D weakness
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C — asset. “asset” means n. a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Common questions about “asset”

What does “asset” mean?

asset — n. a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.. In Chinese: 资产,有用的人或物.

How do you pronounce “asset”?

asset is pronounced /ˈæset/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · set.

How do you use “asset” in a sentence?

Her ability to remain calm under pressure is a remarkable asset. (她在压力下保持冷静的能力是一项显著的资产。)

What are synonyms for “asset”?

resource, advantage, benefit, property — all close in meaning to asset (n. a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.).

Is “asset” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “asset”?

ass(close to)+et(set, place) → useful thing, asset.

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