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fortress

/ˈfɔːrtrəs/
for · tress ˈfɔːr · trəs
English Definition
n. a large, strong building used for defense
中文释义
堡垒
Significado en Español
fortaleza
한국어 뜻
요새
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
pháo đài
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Example Sentence

The ancient fortress stood on top of the hill.

这座古老的堡垒矗立在山顶上。

Synonyms
stronghold citadel fort
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “fortress”:

  1. A shack
  2. B cottage
  3. C stronghold
  4. D hut
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C — stronghold. “fortress” means n. a large, strong building used for defense

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The weary soldiers defended the mighty stone ______ against the attackers.

  1. A cottage
  2. B tent
  3. C fortress
  4. D hut
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C — fortress. “fortress” means n. a large, strong building used for defense

Common questions about “fortress”

What does “fortress” mean?

fortress — n. a large, strong building used for defense. In Chinese: 堡垒.

How do you pronounce “fortress”?

fortress is pronounced /ˈfɔːrtrəs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: for · tress.

How do you use “fortress” in a sentence?

The ancient fortress stood on top of the hill. (这座古老的堡垒矗立在山顶上。)

What are synonyms for “fortress”?

stronghold, citadel, fort — all close in meaning to fortress (n. a large, strong building used for defense).

Is “fortress” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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