effrontery
/ɪˈfrʌntəri/
ef · fron · ter · y
ɪ · ˈfrʌn · tə · ri
English Definition
n. audacity; impudence; nerve
Significado en Español
descaro, insolencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trơ tráo, vô lễ
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Example Sentence
His effrontery in challenging the boss was shocking.
他挑战老板的厚颜无耻令人震惊。
Synonyms
impudence
audacity
shamelessness
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ef-(remove) + front (face) + ery→ shamelessness, effrontery.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “effrontery”?
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A
audacity
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B
timidity
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C
patience
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D
despair
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A — audacity.
“effrontery” means n. audacity; impudence; nerve
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
He had the sheer ______ to insult the host at her own dinner party.
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A
shyness
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B
politeness
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C
humility
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D
effrontery
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D — effrontery.
“effrontery” means n. audacity; impudence; nerve
Common questions about “effrontery”
What does “effrontery” mean?
effrontery — n. audacity; impudence; nerve. In Chinese: 厚颜无耻，无礼.
How do you pronounce “effrontery”?
effrontery is pronounced /ɪˈfrʌntəri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ef · fron · ter · y.
How do you use “effrontery” in a sentence?
His effrontery in challenging the boss was shocking. (他挑战老板的厚颜无耻令人震惊。)
What are synonyms for “effrontery”?
impudence, audacity, shamelessness — all close in meaning to effrontery (n. audacity; impudence; nerve).
Is “effrontery” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. effrontery appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “effrontery”?
ef-(remove) + front (face) + ery→ shamelessness, effrontery.
