Basic

oratory

/ˈɔːrətɔːri/

or · a · to · ry ˈɔː · rə · tɔː · ri

English Definition

n. the art of public speaking

中文释义

演讲术

Significado en Español

oratoria

한국어 뜻

웅변술

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

thuật hùng biện

Example Sentence

He is known for his powerful oratory.

他以强有力的演讲才能而闻名。

Synonyms

public speaking rhetoric eloquence

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “oratory”:

A rhetoric
B muteness
C writing
D silence

Show answer

A — rhetoric. “oratory” means n. the art of public speaking

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The senator's powerful ______ moved the whole huge crowd to cheer loudly.

A silence
B whisper
C oratory
D mumble

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C — oratory. “oratory” means n. the art of public speaking

Common questions about “oratory”

What does “oratory” mean?

oratory — n. the art of public speaking. In Chinese: 演讲术.

How do you pronounce “oratory”?

oratory is pronounced /ˈɔːrətɔːri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: or · a · to · ry.

How do you use “oratory” in a sentence?

He is known for his powerful oratory. (他以强有力的演讲才能而闻名。)

What are synonyms for “oratory”?

public speaking, rhetoric, eloquence — all close in meaning to oratory (n. the art of public speaking).

Is “oratory” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. oratory appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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oratory

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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