diversion
/daɪˈvɜːrʒn/
di · ver · sion
daɪ · ˈvɜːr · ʒn
English Definition
n. distraction, amusement
Significado en Español
desvío, distracción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự chuyển hướng, sự giải trí
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Example Sentence
Playing games is a pleasant diversion.
玩游戏是种有趣的消遣。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
divert(transfer)+sion(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is the best synonym for “diversion”?
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A
amusement
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B
disaster
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C
notification
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D
investment
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A — amusement.
“diversion” means n. distraction, amusement
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The clown created a clever ______ while the pickpocket slipped through the crowd.
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A
focus
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B
silence
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C
diversion
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D
chore
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C — diversion.
“diversion” means n. distraction, amusement
Common questions about “diversion”
What does “diversion” mean?
diversion — n. distraction, amusement. In Chinese: 转移，消遣.
How do you pronounce “diversion”?
diversion is pronounced /daɪˈvɜːrʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: di · ver · sion.
How do you use “diversion” in a sentence?
Playing games is a pleasant diversion. (玩游戏是种有趣的消遣。)
What are synonyms for “diversion”?
distraction, pastime — all close in meaning to diversion (n. distraction, amusement).
Is “diversion” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. diversion appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “diversion”?
divert(transfer)+sion(noun)
