veracity
/vəˈræsəti/
ve · rac · i · ty
və · ˈræs · ə · ti
English Definition
n. truthfulness; accuracy
Significado en Español
veracidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tính chân thực, tính chính xác
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Example Sentence
The lawyer questioned the veracity of the witness's statement.
律师质疑证人陈述的真实性。
Synonyms
truthfulness
accuracy
honesty
fidelity
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ver(real) + acity(noun suffix) → veracity, truthfulness.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “veracity”?
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A
insincerity
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B
deception
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C
truthfulness
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D
ignorance
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C — truthfulness.
“veracity” means n. truthfulness; accuracy
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The court sharply questioned the ______ of the nervous witness's strange story.
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A
veracity
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B
dishonesty
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C
falseness
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D
deceit
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A — veracity.
“veracity” means n. truthfulness; accuracy
Common questions about “veracity”
What does “veracity” mean?
veracity — n. truthfulness; accuracy. In Chinese: 真实性，准确性.
How do you pronounce “veracity”?
veracity is pronounced /vəˈræsəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ve · rac · i · ty.
How do you use “veracity” in a sentence?
The lawyer questioned the veracity of the witness's statement. (律师质疑证人陈述的真实性。)
What are synonyms for “veracity”?
truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, fidelity — all close in meaning to veracity (n. truthfulness; accuracy).
Is “veracity” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. veracity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “veracity”?
ver(real) + acity(noun suffix) → veracity, truthfulness.
