respite
/ˈrɛspɪt/
res · pite
ˈrɛs · pɪt
English Definition
n. break rest relief
Significado en Español
respiro, tregua
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tạm nghỉ, hoãn lại
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Example Sentence
The intense work demanded a brief respite.
紧张的工作需要短暂的休息。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re- (again) + spite (look) → respite, temporary relief.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “respite”?
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A
Burden
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B
Relief
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C
Attack
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D
Confusion
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B — Relief.
“respite” means n. break rest relief
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The weary soldiers welcomed a brief ______ from the endless, brutal fighting.
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A
burden
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B
chore
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C
ordeal
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D
respite
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D — respite.
“respite” means n. break rest relief
Common questions about “respite”
What does “respite” mean?
respite — n. break rest relief. In Chinese: 暂缓，休息.
How do you pronounce “respite”?
respite is pronounced /ˈrɛspɪt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: res · pite.
How do you use “respite” in a sentence?
The intense work demanded a brief respite. (紧张的工作需要短暂的休息。)
What are synonyms for “respite”?
break, pause — all close in meaning to respite (n. break rest relief).
Is “respite” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. respite appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “respite”?
re- (again) + spite (look) → respite, temporary relief.
