discretion
/dɪˈskreʃn/
dis · cre · tion
dɪ · ˈskre · ʃn
English Definition
n. good judgment; choice
Significado en Español
discreción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thận trọng, tùy ý
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Example Sentence
Use your discretion in this matter.
自行决定这件事。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
discr(etion)=discernment
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “discretion”?
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A
Indiscretion
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B
Judgment
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C
Carelessness
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D
Oblivion
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B — Judgment.
“discretion” means n. good judgment; choice
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The nurse handled the private matter with great ______.
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A
carelessness
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B
gossip
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C
discretion
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D
rudeness
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C — discretion.
“discretion” means n. good judgment; choice
Common questions about “discretion”
What does “discretion” mean?
discretion — n. good judgment; choice. In Chinese: 谨慎，酌情.
How do you pronounce “discretion”?
discretion is pronounced /dɪˈskreʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · cre · tion.
How do you use “discretion” in a sentence?
Use your discretion in this matter. (自行决定这件事。)
What are synonyms for “discretion”?
judgment, prudence — all close in meaning to discretion (n. good judgment; choice).
Is “discretion” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. discretion appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “discretion”?
discr(etion)=discernment
