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premonition

/ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/
English Definition
n. a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
中文释义
（预感），（预兆）
Example Sentence

The captain's premonition of trouble proved accurate: the barometer fell steadily throughout the night.

船长对麻烦的预感应验了：气压计整夜持续下降。

Synonyms
foreboding presentiment hunch
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pre(before) + monition(warning) → premonition
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “premonition”?

  1. A A driving force or motivation behind an action.
  2. B Nourishment; support; maintenance
  3. C A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
  4. D Good judgment; choice
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C — A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.. “premonition” means a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.”?

  1. A discretion
  2. B premonition
  3. C impetus
  4. D sustenance
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B — premonition. “premonition” means a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant..

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Common questions about “premonition”

What does “premonition” mean?

premonition — a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.. In Chinese: （预感），（预兆）.

How do you pronounce “premonition”?

premonition is pronounced /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/.

How is “premonition” used in a sentence?

The captain's premonition of trouble proved accurate: the barometer fell steadily throughout the night. (船长对麻烦的预感应验了：气压计整夜持续下降。)

What are synonyms for “premonition”?

foreboding, presentiment, hunch — all close in meaning to premonition (a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.).

Is “premonition” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. premonition 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 “premonition”?

pre(before) + monition(warning) → premonition

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