Basic
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Basic  /  power

power

/ˈpaʊər/
pow · er ˈpaʊ · ər
English Definition
n. the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way
中文释义
力量
Significado en Español
poder, fuerza
한국어 뜻
힘, 능력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sức mạnh, năng lực
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

The storm knocked out the power in the city.

这场暴风雨切断了全城的电力。

Synonyms
strength might force
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “power”:

  1. A limitation
  2. B failure
  3. C ability
  4. D weakness
Show answer

C — ability. “power” means n. the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The mighty rushing river has enough ______ to turn huge machines.

  1. A weakness
  2. B silence
  3. C power
  4. D calm
Show answer

C — power. “power” means n. the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way

Common questions about “power”

What does “power” mean?

power — n. the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way. In Chinese: 力量.

How do you pronounce “power”?

power is pronounced /ˈpaʊər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pow · er.

How do you use “power” in a sentence?

The storm knocked out the power in the city. (这场暴风雨切断了全城的电力。)

What are synonyms for “power”?

strength, might, force — all close in meaning to power (n. the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way).

Is “power” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. power appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度
1554 / 2445
64% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App,持续跟进你的学习进度。