English Definition
n. ridiculous comedy or event
Significado en Español
farsa
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kịch hài, trò hề
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Example Sentence
The trial became a farce.
审判成了闹剧。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
farce(comedy)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “farce”?
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A
tragedy
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B
drama
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C
comedy
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D
novel
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C — comedy.
“farce” means n. ridiculous comedy or event
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The unfair trial was a complete ______ from beginning to end.
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A
tragedy
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B
farce
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C
triumph
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D
masterpiece
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B — farce.
“farce” means n. ridiculous comedy or event
Common questions about “farce”
What does “farce” mean?
farce — n. ridiculous comedy or event. In Chinese: 闹剧，滑稽戏.
How do you pronounce “farce”?
farce is pronounced /fɑːrs/. It breaks into 1 syllable: farce.
How do you use “farce” in a sentence?
The trial became a farce. (审判成了闹剧。)
What are synonyms for “farce”?
comedy, travesty — all close in meaning to farce (n. ridiculous comedy or event).
Is “farce” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. farce appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “farce”?
farce(comedy)
