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reconciliation

/ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃn/
rec · on · cil · i · a · tion ˌrek · ən · sɪl · i · ˈeɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. peace-making; harmony; settlement
中文释义
和解，调解
Significado en Español
reconciliación
한국어 뜻
화해, 조정
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hòa giải, điều hòa
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Example Sentence

The reconciliation between the two former enemies was celebrated.

两个前敌人之间的和解受到了庆祝。

Synonyms
rapprochement conciliation peacemaking
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
reconcile (settle) + ation → mediation, settlement.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for the word “reconciliation”?

  1. A Conflict
  2. B Agreement
  3. C Debate
  4. D Dispute
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B — Agreement. “reconciliation” means n. peace-making; harmony; settlement

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

After years of bitter feuding, the two brothers finally reached a warm ______.

  1. A quarrel
  2. B feud
  3. C reconciliation
  4. D breakup
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C — reconciliation. “reconciliation” means n. peace-making; harmony; settlement

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Common questions about “reconciliation”

What does “reconciliation” mean?

reconciliation — n. peace-making; harmony; settlement. In Chinese: 和解，调解.

How do you pronounce “reconciliation”?

reconciliation is pronounced /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃn/. It breaks into 6 syllables: rec · on · cil · i · a · tion.

How do you use “reconciliation” in a sentence?

The reconciliation between the two former enemies was celebrated. (两个前敌人之间的和解受到了庆祝。)

What are synonyms for “reconciliation”?

rapprochement, conciliation, peacemaking — all close in meaning to reconciliation (n. peace-making; harmony; settlement).

Is “reconciliation” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. reconciliation appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “reconciliation”?

reconcile (settle) + ation → mediation, settlement.

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