genuine
/ˈdʒenjuɪn/
gen · u · ine
ˈdʒen · ju · ɪn
English Definition
adj. real, authentic, sincere
Significado en Español
auténtico, sincero
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chân thật, thành thật
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Example Sentence
This ring is genuine gold.
这枚戒指是真金。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
genuine (real)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “genuine”:
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A
fake
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B
real
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C
ordinary
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D
complex
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B — real.
“genuine” means adj. real, authentic, sincere
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her smile was warm and ______, not the least bit fake.
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A
false
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B
phony
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C
artificial
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D
genuine
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D — genuine.
“genuine” means adj. real, authentic, sincere
Common questions about “genuine”
What does “genuine” mean?
genuine — adj. real, authentic, sincere. In Chinese: 真实的，真诚的.
How do you pronounce “genuine”?
genuine is pronounced /ˈdʒenjuɪn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: gen · u · ine.
How do you use “genuine” in a sentence?
This ring is genuine gold. (这枚戒指是真金。)
What are synonyms for “genuine”?
real, authentic — all close in meaning to genuine (adj. real, authentic, sincere).
Is “genuine” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. genuine appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “genuine”?
genuine (real)
