invasion
/ɪnˈveɪʒn/
in · va · sion
ɪn · ˈveɪ · ʒn
English Definition
n. entering by force
Significado en Español
invasión
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cuộc xâm lược, sự xâm nhập
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Example Sentence
The country prepared for invasion.
该国准备应对入侵。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(enter)+vade(walk)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “invasion”:
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A
attack
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B
celebration
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C
discovery
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D
removal
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A — attack.
“invasion” means n. entering by force
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The enemy's sudden ______ caught the sleeping city by surprise.
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A
retreat
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B
invasion
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C
departure
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D
welcome
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B — invasion.
“invasion” means n. entering by force
Common questions about “invasion”
What does “invasion” mean?
invasion — n. entering by force. In Chinese: 入侵，侵略.
How do you pronounce “invasion”?
invasion is pronounced /ɪnˈveɪʒn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · va · sion.
How do you use “invasion” in a sentence?
The country prepared for invasion. (该国准备应对入侵。)
What are synonyms for “invasion”?
attack, assault — all close in meaning to invasion (n. entering by force).
Is “invasion” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. invasion appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “invasion”?
in(enter)+vade(walk)
