citadel
/ˈsɪtədəl/
cit · a · del
ˈsɪt · ə · dəl
English Definition
n. fortress in a city
Significado en Español
ciudadela
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
pháo đài
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Example Sentence
The citadel guarded the city.
要塞保卫城市。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cit(city)+adel(small)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “citadel”:
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A
village
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B
marketplace
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C
cottage
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D
stronghold
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D — stronghold.
“citadel” means n. fortress in a city
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In times of war, the residents took refuge in the ______________ to protect themselves from invaders.
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A
citadel
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B
village
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C
field
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D
river
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A — citadel.
“citadel” means n. fortress in a city
Common questions about “citadel”
What does “citadel” mean?
citadel — n. fortress in a city. In Chinese: 城堡，要塞.
How do you pronounce “citadel”?
citadel is pronounced /ˈsɪtədəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cit · a · del.
How do you use “citadel” in a sentence?
The citadel guarded the city. (要塞保卫城市。)
What are synonyms for “citadel”?
fortress, stronghold — all close in meaning to citadel (n. fortress in a city).
Is “citadel” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. citadel appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “citadel”?
cit(city)+adel(small)
