crisis
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
cri · sis
ˈkraɪ · sɪs
English Definition
n. a time of intense difficulty
Significado en Español
crisis
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
The company faced a crisis.
公司面临危机。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
crisis (crisis)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “crisis”.
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A
disaster
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B
celebration
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C
routine
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D
strategy
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A — disaster.
“crisis” means n. a time of intense difficulty
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The country faced a serious economic ______ when the banks failed.
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A
crisis
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B
celebration
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C
holiday
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D
victory
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A — crisis.
“crisis” means n. a time of intense difficulty
Common questions about “crisis”
What does “crisis” mean?
crisis — n. a time of intense difficulty. In Chinese: 危机.
How do you pronounce “crisis”?
crisis is pronounced /ˈkraɪsɪs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cri · sis.
How do you use “crisis” in a sentence?
The company faced a crisis. (公司面临危机。)
What are synonyms for “crisis”?
emergency, disaster — all close in meaning to crisis (n. a time of intense difficulty).
Is “crisis” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. crisis appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “crisis”?
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