mettle
/ˈmɛtl/
met · tle
ˈmɛ · tl
English Definition
N. courage; spirit; determination
Significado en Español
coraje, valor, temple
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dũng khí, tinh thần, nghị lực
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Example Sentence
The crisis was a true test of her mettle.
这次危机是对她勇气的真正考验。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
Same origin as metal (metal), extended to mean courage, temperament (archaic meaning: material, temperament).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the closest synonym for “mettle”.
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A
Courage
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B
Metal
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C
Artistry
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D
Gentleness
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A — Courage.
“mettle” means N. courage; spirit; determination
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The long, brutal climb truly tested the young soldier's ______.
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A
cowardice
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B
weakness
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C
mettle
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D
fear
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C — mettle.
“mettle” means N. courage; spirit; determination
Common questions about “mettle”
What does “mettle” mean?
mettle — N. courage; spirit; determination. In Chinese: 勇气；精神；毅力.
How do you pronounce “mettle”?
mettle is pronounced /ˈmɛtl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: met · tle.
How do you use “mettle” in a sentence?
The crisis was a true test of her mettle. (这次危机是对她勇气的真正考验。)
What are synonyms for “mettle”?
fortitude, courage, resilience — all close in meaning to mettle (N. courage; spirit; determination).
Is “mettle” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. mettle appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mettle”?
Same origin as metal (metal), extended to mean courage, temperament (archaic meaning: material, temperament).
