reaction
/riˈækʃn/
re · ac · tion
ri · ˈæk · ʃn
English Definition
n. response
Significado en Español
reacción
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phản ứng, đáp lại
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Example Sentence
Her reaction was surprising.
她的反应很惊讶。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(back)+action(movement).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “reaction”?
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A
Response
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B
Object
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C
Theory
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D
Structure
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A — Response.
“reaction” means n. response
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His very first ______ to the surprise party was one of pure shock.
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A
question
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B
silence
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C
secret
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D
reaction
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D — reaction.
“reaction” means n. response
Common questions about “reaction”
What does “reaction” mean?
reaction — n. response. In Chinese: 反应，回应.
How do you pronounce “reaction”?
reaction is pronounced /riˈækʃn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · ac · tion.
How do you use “reaction” in a sentence?
Her reaction was surprising. (她的反应很惊讶。)
What are synonyms for “reaction”?
response, reply — all close in meaning to reaction (n. response).
Is “reaction” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. reaction appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reaction”?
re(back)+action(movement).
