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conciliation

/kənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/
con · cil · i · a · tion kən · ˌsɪl · ɪ · ˈeɪ · ʃən
English Definition
n. the action of stopping someone from being angry
中文释义
调解
Significado en Español
conciliación
한국어 뜻
화해, 조정
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hòa giải, điều hòa
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Example Sentence

The manager sought conciliation between the two teams.

经理设法调解两个团队之间的矛盾。

Synonyms
reconciliation mediation appeasement
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “conciliation”:

  1. A aggression
  2. B defiance
  3. C appeasement
  4. D provocation
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C — appeasement. “conciliation” means n. the action of stopping someone from being angry

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The kind, gentle words were an act of ______ meant to end the bitter quarrel.

  1. A provocation
  2. B insult
  3. C attack
  4. D conciliation
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D — conciliation. “conciliation” means n. the action of stopping someone from being angry

Common questions about “conciliation”

What does “conciliation” mean?

conciliation — n. the action of stopping someone from being angry. In Chinese: 调解.

How do you pronounce “conciliation”?

conciliation is pronounced /kənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/. It breaks into 5 syllables: con · cil · i · a · tion.

How do you use “conciliation” in a sentence?

The manager sought conciliation between the two teams. (经理设法调解两个团队之间的矛盾。)

What are synonyms for “conciliation”?

reconciliation, mediation, appeasement — all close in meaning to conciliation (n. the action of stopping someone from being angry).

Is “conciliation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. conciliation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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