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refusal

/rɪˈfjuzəl/
re · fus · al rɪ · ˈfjuz · əl
English Definition
n. the act of saying no to something
中文释义
拒绝
Significado en Español
negativa, rechazo
한국어 뜻
거절, 거부
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự từ chối
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Example Sentence

His refusal to apologize upset everyone.

他拒绝道歉让大家都很不满。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “refusal”:

  1. A approval
  2. B rejection
  3. C agreement
  4. D acceptance
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B — rejection. “refusal” means n. the act of saying no to something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His firm ______ to help at all surprised everyone at the meeting.

  1. A agreement
  2. B acceptance
  3. C refusal
  4. D welcome
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C — refusal. “refusal” means n. the act of saying no to something

Common questions about “refusal”

What does “refusal” mean?

refusal — n. the act of saying no to something. In Chinese: 拒绝.

How do you pronounce “refusal”?

refusal is pronounced /rɪˈfjuzəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · fus · al.

How do you use “refusal” in a sentence?

His refusal to apologize upset everyone. (他拒绝道歉让大家都很不满。)

What are synonyms for “refusal”?

rejection, denial, decline — all close in meaning to refusal (n. the act of saying no to something).

Is “refusal” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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