elation
/ɪˈleɪʃn/
e · la · tion
ɪ · ˈleɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. great happiness
Significado en Español
euforia, júbilo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hân hoan, phấn khởi
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Example Sentence
She was filled with elation at the news.
她听到消息欣喜万分。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
elate(make happy)+ion(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “elation”:
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A
Joy
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B
Sadness
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C
Fear
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D
Confusion
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A — Joy.
“elation” means n. great happiness
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A wave of pure ______ swept over her when she won the gold medal.
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A
sorrow
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B
despair
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C
gloom
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D
elation
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D — elation.
“elation” means n. great happiness
Common questions about “elation”
What does “elation” mean?
elation — n. great happiness. In Chinese: 兴高采烈，得意.
How do you pronounce “elation”?
elation is pronounced /ɪˈleɪʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: e · la · tion.
How do you use “elation” in a sentence?
She was filled with elation at the news. (她听到消息欣喜万分。)
What are synonyms for “elation”?
joy, happiness — all close in meaning to elation (n. great happiness).
Is “elation” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. elation appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “elation”?
elate(make happy)+ion(noun)
