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enthusiasm

/ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
en · thu · si · asm ɪn · ˈθuː · zi · æzəm
English Definition
n. intense and eager enjoyment or interest
中文释义
热情，热忱
Significado en Español
entusiasmo
한국어 뜻
열정
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhiệt tình
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Example Sentence

She showed great enthusiasm for the new project.

她对这个新项目表现出极大的热情。

Synonyms
eagerness passion zeal
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “enthusiasm”:

  1. A zeal
  2. B apathy
  3. C indifference
  4. D boredom
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A — zeal. “enthusiasm” means n. intense and eager enjoyment or interest

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She spoke about her exciting new hobby with great ______.

  1. A boredom
  2. B enthusiasm
  3. C disgust
  4. D dread
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B — enthusiasm. “enthusiasm” means n. intense and eager enjoyment or interest

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Common questions about “enthusiasm”

What does “enthusiasm” mean?

enthusiasm — n. intense and eager enjoyment or interest. In Chinese: 热情，热忱.

How do you pronounce “enthusiasm”?

enthusiasm is pronounced /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/. It breaks into 4 syllables: en · thu · si · asm.

How do you use “enthusiasm” in a sentence?

She showed great enthusiasm for the new project. (她对这个新项目表现出极大的热情。)

What are synonyms for “enthusiasm”?

eagerness, passion, zeal — all close in meaning to enthusiasm (n. intense and eager enjoyment or interest).

Is “enthusiasm” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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