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The principal announced her resignation in a short letter.
What does Resignation mean?
Resignation can mean leaving a role or accepting a result.
Dictionary definition
The act of leaving a job or position, or calmly accepting something difficult.
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His quiet resignation showed that he accepted the final decision.
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The passage uses resignation to show a character's calm acceptance of a difficult outcome.
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What does resignation mean?
resignation means resignation can mean leaving a role or accepting a result.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to resignation?
Stepping down is close to resignation in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: The principal announced her ____ in a short letter.
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rez · ig · nay · shun · strongest beat: nay
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MeaningResignation means Resignation can mean leaving a role or accepting a result.
ExampleExample: The principal announced her resignation in a short letter.
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4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- rez · ig · nay · shun
- Strongest beat
- nay
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nay.
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Synonyms
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stepping downUse for leaving a job or role.
acceptanceUse for calmly accepting something.
Antonyms
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appointmentA contrast because an appointment gives someone a role.
resistanceA contrast for not accepting something.
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