fortitude
/ˈfɔːrtɪtjuːd/
for · ti · tude
ˈfɔːr · tɪ · tjuːd
English Definition
n. courage strength endurance
Significado en Español
fortaleza
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghị lực, sự kiên cường
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Example Sentence
She faced the challenges with remarkable fortitude.
她以非凡的坚韧面对挑战。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
fort(strong)+ itude→ fortitude, endurance, courage.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is closest in meaning to “fortitude”:
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A
cowardice
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B
strength
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C
ignorance
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D
fragility
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B — strength.
“fortitude” means n. courage strength endurance
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It took great ______ to keep going after so many painful setbacks.
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A
cowardice
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B
weakness
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C
fear
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D
fortitude
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D — fortitude.
“fortitude” means n. courage strength endurance
Common questions about “fortitude”
What does “fortitude” mean?
fortitude — n. courage strength endurance. In Chinese: 坚韧，刚毅.
How do you pronounce “fortitude”?
fortitude is pronounced /ˈfɔːrtɪtjuːd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: for · ti · tude.
How do you use “fortitude” in a sentence?
She faced the challenges with remarkable fortitude. (她以非凡的坚韧面对挑战。)
What are synonyms for “fortitude”?
resilience, courage — all close in meaning to fortitude (n. courage strength endurance).
Is “fortitude” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. fortitude appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “fortitude”?
fort(strong)+ itude→ fortitude, endurance, courage.
