temperament
/ˈtɛmpərəmənt/
tem · per · a · ment
ˈtɛm · pər · ə · mənt
English Definition
n. a person''s nature or disposition
Significado en Español
temperamento, carácter
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tính khí, tính cách
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Example Sentence
She has a calm temperament.
她性情平和。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “temperament”:
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A
disposition
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B
appearance
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C
physique
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D
stature
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A — disposition.
“temperament” means n. a person''s nature or disposition
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The gentle old horse had a calm, patient ______ that the children loved.
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A
rumor
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B
temperament
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C
machine
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D
flavor
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B — temperament.
“temperament” means n. a person''s nature or disposition
Common questions about “temperament”
What does “temperament” mean?
temperament — n. a person''s nature or disposition. In Chinese: 性情，气质.
How do you pronounce “temperament”?
temperament is pronounced /ˈtɛmpərəmənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: tem · per · a · ment.
How do you use “temperament” in a sentence?
She has a calm temperament. (她性情平和。)
What are synonyms for “temperament”?
disposition, nature, personality — all close in meaning to temperament (n. a person''s nature or disposition).
Is “temperament” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. temperament appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
