mystery
/ˈmɪstəri/
mys · ter · y
ˈmɪs · tə · ri
English Definition
n. something unknown or secret
Significado en Español
misterio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bí ẩn, huyền bí
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Example Sentence
The disappearance remains a mystery.
消失成谜。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mystery(Mystery)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the context of the passage, choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “mystery”.
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Enigma
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Clarity
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A — Enigma.
“mystery” means n. something unknown or secret
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The sudden disappearance of the ship remains a complete ______.
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mystery
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fact
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certainty
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A — mystery.
“mystery” means n. something unknown or secret
Common questions about “mystery”
What does “mystery” mean?
mystery — n. something unknown or secret. In Chinese: 神秘，谜，悬疑.
How do you pronounce “mystery”?
mystery is pronounced /ˈmɪstəri/. It breaks into 3 syllables: mys · ter · y.
How do you use “mystery” in a sentence?
The disappearance remains a mystery. (消失成谜。)
What are synonyms for “mystery”?
riddle, enigma — all close in meaning to mystery (n. something unknown or secret).
Is “mystery” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. mystery appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mystery”?
mystery(Mystery)
