Woodlogos
Basic
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Basic  /  shelter

shelter

/ˈʃɛltər/
shel · ter ˈʃɛl · tər
English Definition
n. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger
中文释义
庇护所
Significado en Español
refugio, albergue
한국어 뜻
대피소, 피난처
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nơi trú ẩn, chỗ trú ngụ
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

They found shelter from the storm in a cave.

他们在一个山洞里找到了避雨的地方。

Synonyms
refuge sanctuary cover
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “shelter”:

  1. A refuge
  2. B exposure
  3. C danger
  4. D hazard
Show answer

A — refuge. “shelter” means n. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

During the sudden storm, the hikers found ______ inside a small dry cave.

  1. A danger
  2. B shelter
  3. C exposure
  4. D harm
Show answer

B — shelter. “shelter” means n. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger

More Basic-level ISEE words

beliefs disaster fury loneliness polite share sharp sharply shine shining shiver ultimately

Common questions about “shelter”

What does “shelter” mean?

shelter — n. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger. In Chinese: 庇护所.

How do you pronounce “shelter”?

shelter is pronounced /ˈʃɛltər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: shel · ter.

How do you use “shelter” in a sentence?

They found shelter from the storm in a cave. (他们在一个山洞里找到了避雨的地方。)

What are synonyms for “shelter”?

refuge, sanctuary, cover — all close in meaning to shelter (n. a place giving protection from bad weather or danger).

Is “shelter” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

Progress / 学习进度
1893 / 2445
77% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App，持续跟进你的学习进度。
⬇ Download iSEE Vocab & keep learning / 下载 iSEE Vocab 继续学习