assertive
/əˈsɜːrtɪv/
as · ser · tive
ə · ˈsɜːr · tɪv
English Definition
adj. confident and direct in claiming one''s rights or putting forward one''s views
Significado en Español
asertivo, firme
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quả quyết, tự tin
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “assertive”:
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A
timid
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B
forceful
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C
shy
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D
meek
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B — forceful.
“assertive” means adj. confident and direct in claiming one''s rights or putting forward one''s views
Common questions about “assertive”
What does “assertive” mean?
assertive — adj. confident and direct in claiming one''s rights or putting forward one''s views. In Chinese: 坚定自信的，果断的.
How do you pronounce “assertive”?
assertive is pronounced /əˈsɜːrtɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: as · ser · tive.
Is “assertive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. assertive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
