twinge
/twɪndʒ/
twin · ge
twɪn · dʒ
English Definition
n. a sudden, sharp pain or emotion
Significado en Español
punzada
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cơn đau nhói
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Example Sentence
She felt a twinge of guilt.
她感到一阵愧疚。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “twinge”:
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A
comfort
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B
pang
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C
relief
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D
numbness
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B — pang.
“twinge” means n. a sudden, sharp pain or emotion
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She felt a sudden ______ of pain in her knee as she climbed the stairs.
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A
twinge
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B
comfort
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C
warmth
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D
ease
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A — twinge.
“twinge” means n. a sudden, sharp pain or emotion
Common questions about “twinge”
What does “twinge” mean?
twinge — n. a sudden, sharp pain or emotion. In Chinese: 刺痛，剧痛.
How do you pronounce “twinge”?
twinge is pronounced /twɪndʒ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: twin · ge.
How do you use “twinge” in a sentence?
She felt a twinge of guilt. (她感到一阵愧疚。)
What are synonyms for “twinge”?
pang, spasm, sting — all close in meaning to twinge (n. a sudden, sharp pain or emotion).
Is “twinge” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. twinge appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
