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sham

/ʃæm/
sham ʃæm
English Definition
n./adj. fake, not real
中文释义
假的，冒充的
Significado en Español
farsa, fingimiento
한국어 뜻
가짜, 속임수
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giả mạo, giả dối
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Example Sentence

This ticket is a sham.

这票是假的。

Synonyms
fake fraud
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sham (pretend)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the following sentence, choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word “sham”: The lawyer quickly exposed the witness''s account as a sham.

  1. A fake
  2. B truth
  3. C adventure
  4. D mystery
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A — fake. “sham” means n./adj. fake, not real

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The so-called miracle cure was a ______ that helped absolutely no one.

  1. A sham
  2. B truth
  3. C remedy
  4. D reality
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A — sham. “sham” means n./adj. fake, not real

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Common questions about “sham”

What does “sham” mean?

sham — n./adj. fake, not real. In Chinese: 假的，冒充的.

How do you pronounce “sham”?

sham is pronounced /ʃæm/. It breaks into 1 syllable: sham.

How do you use “sham” in a sentence?

This ticket is a sham. (这票是假的。)

What are synonyms for “sham”?

fake, fraud — all close in meaning to sham (n./adj. fake, not real).

Is “sham” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. sham appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sham”?

sham (pretend)

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