Basic

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

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”:

A expectation
B anticipation
C shock
D prediction

Show answer

C — 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.

A rumor
B chore
C routine
D surprise

Show answer

D — surprise. “surprise” means n. an unexpected event or thing

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 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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