discord
/ˈdɪskɔːrd/
dis · cord
ˈdɪs · kɔːrd
English Definition
n. disagreement, conflict
Significado en Español
discordia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất hòa, xung đột
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Example Sentence
The family lived in discord.
家庭不和。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(not)+cord(heart).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “discord”?
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A
Harmony
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B
Disagreement
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C
Friendship
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D
Calm
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B — Disagreement.
“discord” means n. disagreement, conflict
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Constant ______ among the members finally tore the young band apart.
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A
harmony
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B
discord
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C
agreement
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D
unity
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B — discord.
“discord” means n. disagreement, conflict
Common questions about “discord”
What does “discord” mean?
discord — n. disagreement, conflict. In Chinese: 不和，冲突.
How do you pronounce “discord”?
discord is pronounced /ˈdɪskɔːrd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · cord.
How do you use “discord” in a sentence?
The family lived in discord. (家庭不和。)
What are synonyms for “discord”?
conflict, strife — all close in meaning to discord (n. disagreement, conflict).
Is “discord” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. discord appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “discord”?
dis(not)+cord(heart).
