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tenacity

/təˈnæsɪti/
te · nac · i · ty tə · ˈnæ · sɪ · ti
English Definition
n. the quality of being determined
中文释义
韧性
Significado en Español
tenacidad
한국어 뜻
끈기, 고집
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự kiên trì, sự bền bỉ
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Example Sentence

Her tenacity helped her overcome many challenges.

她的坚韧帮助她克服了许多挑战。

Synonyms
persistence determination grit
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “tenacity”:

  1. A negligence
  2. B persistence
  3. C apathy
  4. D hesitation
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B — persistence. “tenacity” means n. the quality of being determined

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

With great ______, she kept trying until she finally solved the hard puzzle.

  1. A laziness
  2. B weakness
  3. C doubt
  4. D tenacity
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D — tenacity. “tenacity” means n. the quality of being determined

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Common questions about “tenacity”

What does “tenacity” mean?

tenacity — n. the quality of being determined. In Chinese: 韧性.

How do you pronounce “tenacity”?

tenacity is pronounced /təˈnæsɪti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: te · nac · i · ty.

How do you use “tenacity” in a sentence?

Her tenacity helped her overcome many challenges. (她的坚韧帮助她克服了许多挑战。)

What are synonyms for “tenacity”?

persistence, determination, grit — all close in meaning to tenacity (n. the quality of being determined).

Is “tenacity” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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