memoir
/ˈmemoɪr/
mem · oir
ˈmem · oɪr
English Definition
n. written record of one''s memories
Significado en Español
memoria
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Example Sentence
He published his memoir last year.
他去年出版了回忆录。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
memory (memory) + oir (name).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “memoir”?
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A
Documentary
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B
Narrative
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C
List
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D
Map
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B — Narrative.
“memoir” means n. written record of one''s memories
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The retired general wrote a ______ about his many years in the army.
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A
recipe
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B
map
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C
invoice
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D
memoir
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D — memoir.
“memoir” means n. written record of one''s memories
Common questions about “memoir”
What does “memoir” mean?
memoir — n. written record of one''s memories. In Chinese: 回忆录.
How do you pronounce “memoir”?
memoir is pronounced /ˈmemoɪr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mem · oir.
How do you use “memoir” in a sentence?
He published his memoir last year. (他去年出版了回忆录。)
What are synonyms for “memoir”?
autobiography — all close in meaning to memoir (n. written record of one''s memories).
Is “memoir” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. memoir appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “memoir”?
memory (memory) + oir (name).
