compromise
/ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
com · pro · mise
ˈkɑːm · prə · maɪz
English Definition
n./v. agreement with concessions
Significado en Español
compromiso, acuerdo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thỏa hiệp, nhượng bộ
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Example Sentence
They agreed on a compromise.
他们达成妥协。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the following word: compromise
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A
agree
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B
concede
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C
mend
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D
enforce
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B — concede.
“compromise” means n./v. agreement with concessions
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After hours of arguing, the two sides finally reached a fair ______.
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A
compromise
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B
quarrel
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C
stalemate
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D
deadlock
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A — compromise.
“compromise” means n./v. agreement with concessions
Common questions about “compromise”
What does “compromise” mean?
compromise — n./v. agreement with concessions. In Chinese: 妥协，折中.
How do you pronounce “compromise”?
compromise is pronounced /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · pro · mise.
How do you use “compromise” in a sentence?
They agreed on a compromise. (他们达成妥协。)
What are synonyms for “compromise”?
settlement, agree — all close in meaning to compromise (n./v. agreement with concessions).
Is “compromise” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. compromise appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “compromise”?
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