suspense
/səˈspens/
sus · pense
sə · ˈspens
English Definition
n. feeling of uncertainty or excitement
Significado en Español
suspenso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự hồi hộp, sự chưa quyết định
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Example Sentence
The movie is full of suspense.
电影悬疑重重。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
suspense(being hung up)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “suspense”.
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A
curiosity
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B
boredom
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C
certainty
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D
decorum
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A — curiosity.
“suspense” means n. feeling of uncertainty or excitement
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The final chapter was full of ______, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.
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A
suspense
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B
boredom
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C
calm
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D
certainty
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A — suspense.
“suspense” means n. feeling of uncertainty or excitement
Common questions about “suspense”
What does “suspense” mean?
suspense — n. feeling of uncertainty or excitement. In Chinese: 悬念，不确定.
How do you pronounce “suspense”?
suspense is pronounced /səˈspens/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sus · pense.
How do you use “suspense” in a sentence?
The movie is full of suspense. (电影悬疑重重。)
What are synonyms for “suspense”?
anxiety, anticipation — all close in meaning to suspense (n. feeling of uncertainty or excitement).
Is “suspense” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. suspense appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “suspense”?
suspense(being hung up)
