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evasion

/ɪˈveɪʒən/
e · va · sion ɪ · ˈveɪ · ʒən
English Definition
n. the act of avoiding something
中文释义
逃避
Significado en Español
evasión
한국어 뜻
회피
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự trốn tránh
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Example Sentence

His answer was a clear evasion of the question.

他的回答明显是在回避这个问题。

Synonyms
avoidance dodging escape
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “evasion”:

  1. A confrontation
  2. B acceptance
  3. C engagement
  4. D avoidance
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D — avoidance. “evasion” means n. the act of avoiding something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His clever ______ of every question made the reporters very suspicious.

  1. A honesty
  2. B directness
  3. C evasion
  4. D clarity
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C — evasion. “evasion” means n. the act of avoiding something

Common questions about “evasion”

What does “evasion” mean?

evasion — n. the act of avoiding something. In Chinese: 逃避.

How do you pronounce “evasion”?

evasion is pronounced /ɪˈveɪʒən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: e · va · sion.

How do you use “evasion” in a sentence?

His answer was a clear evasion of the question. (他的回答明显是在回避这个问题。)

What are synonyms for “evasion”?

avoidance, dodging, escape — all close in meaning to evasion (n. the act of avoiding something).

Is “evasion” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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