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enigma

/ɪˈnɪɡmə/
e · nig · ma /ɪ · ˈnɪɡ · mə/
English Definition
n. something that is mysterious or difficult to understand
中文释义
谜，难以理解的事物
Significado en Español
enigma
한국어 뜻
수수께끼
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bí ẩn
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Example Sentence

His disappearance remains an enigma.

他的失踪仍然是一个谜。

Synonyms
mystery puzzle riddle
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “enigma”:

  1. A mystery
  2. B fact
  3. C clarity
  4. D certainty
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A — mystery. “enigma” means n. something that is mysterious or difficult to understand

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

How the ancient stone statue was built remains a complete ______.

  1. A fact
  2. B certainty
  3. C enigma
  4. D answer
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C — enigma. “enigma” means n. something that is mysterious or difficult to understand

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Common questions about “enigma”

What does “enigma” mean?

enigma — n. something that is mysterious or difficult to understand. In Chinese: 谜，难以理解的事物.

How do you pronounce “enigma”?

enigma is pronounced /ɪˈnɪɡmə/. It breaks into 3 syllables: e · nig · ma.

How do you use “enigma” in a sentence?

His disappearance remains an enigma. (他的失踪仍然是一个谜。)

What are synonyms for “enigma”?

mystery, puzzle, riddle — all close in meaning to enigma (n. something that is mysterious or difficult to understand).

Is “enigma” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. enigma appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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