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surprise

/sərˈpraɪz/
sur · prise sər · ˈpraɪz
English Definition
n. an unexpected event or thing
中文释义
惊讶，惊喜
Significado en Español
sorpresa
한국어 뜻
놀라움, 깜짝 선물
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự ngạc nhiên, bất ngờ
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Example Sentence

The party was a complete surprise for her.

这个派对对她来说完全是个惊喜。

Synonyms
astonishment shock amazement
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “surprise”:

  1. A prediction
  2. B shock
  3. C expectation
  4. D anticipation
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B — shock. “surprise” means n. an unexpected event or thing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The birthday party was a complete ______, and she gasped with pure joy.

  1. A rumor
  2. B chore
  3. C routine
  4. D surprise
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D — surprise. “surprise” means n. an unexpected event or thing

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Common questions about “surprise”

What does “surprise” mean?

surprise — n. an unexpected event or thing. In Chinese: 惊讶，惊喜.

How do you pronounce “surprise”?

surprise is pronounced /sərˈpraɪz/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sur · prise.

How do you use “surprise” in a sentence?

The party was a complete surprise for her. (这个派对对她来说完全是个惊喜。)

What are synonyms for “surprise”?

astonishment, shock, amazement — all close in meaning to surprise (n. an unexpected event or thing).

Is “surprise” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. surprise appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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