Middle

disposition

/ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃn/

dis · po · si · tion ˌdɪs · pə · ˈzɪʃ · n

English Definition

n. personality, tendency

中文释义

性格，气质，倾向

Significado en Español

disposición, carácter

한국어 뜻

성향, 기질

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tính tình, khuynh hướng

Example Sentence

She has a cheerful disposition.

她性格开朗。

Synonyms

temperament character

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

dispose(arrange)+ition

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “disposition” as used in the sentence: “Her cheerful disposition always made her a favorite among her colleagues.”

A appearance
B mood
C location
D task

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B — mood. “disposition” means n. personality, tendency

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her cheerful ______ made her a favorite among all of her classmates.

A costume
B uniform
C gadget
D disposition

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D — disposition. “disposition” means n. personality, tendency

Common questions about “disposition”

What does “disposition” mean?

disposition — n. personality, tendency. In Chinese: 性格，气质，倾向.

How do you pronounce “disposition”?

disposition is pronounced /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dis · po · si · tion.

How do you use “disposition” in a sentence?

She has a cheerful disposition. (她性格开朗。)

What are synonyms for “disposition”?

temperament, character — all close in meaning to disposition (n. personality, tendency).

Is “disposition” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. disposition appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “disposition”?

dispose(arrange)+ition

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disposition

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Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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