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heresy

//ˈhɛrəsi//
English Definition
An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine.
中文释义
异端;异说
Example Sentence

In the early scientific community, proposing that Earth orbited the Sun was considered a dangerous heresy.

在早期的科学界,提出地球绕太阳运转的观点被视为一种危险的异端。

Synonyms
unorthodoxy dissidence nonconformity
Antonyms
orthodoxy dogma
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
heres(选择) → 另择己见 → 异端。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “heresy”?

  1. A Willing to comply; responsive.
  2. B An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine.
  3. C Outward behavior or manner.
  4. D Making a certain outcome likely; favorable.
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B — An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine.. “heresy” means An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine.”?

  1. A demeanor
  2. B heresy
  3. C conducive
  4. D amenable
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B — heresy. “heresy” means An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine..

Common questions about “heresy”

What does “heresy” mean?

heresy — An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine.. In Chinese: 异端;异说.

How do you pronounce “heresy”?

heresy is pronounced //ˈhɛrəsi//.

How is “heresy” used in a sentence?

In the early scientific community, proposing that Earth orbited the Sun was considered a dangerous heresy. (在早期的科学界,提出地球绕太阳运转的观点被视为一种危险的异端。)

What are synonyms for “heresy”?

unorthodoxy, dissidence, nonconformity — all close in meaning to heresy (An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine.).

What is the opposite of “heresy”?

orthodoxy, dogma — each the opposite of heresy (An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine.).

Is “heresy” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. heresy is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “heresy”?

heres(选择) → 另择己见 → 异端。

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