captive
/ˈkæptɪv/
cap · tive
ˈkæp · tɪv
English Definition
n. a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Significado en Español
cautivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tù binh, bị giam cầm
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
capt (to capture) + ive→ captive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is closest in meaning to “captive”?
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A
hero
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B
prisoner
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C
visitor
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D
guide
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B — prisoner.
“captive” means n. a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Common questions about “captive”
What does “captive” mean?
captive — n. a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined. In Chinese: 俘虏，被囚禁者.
How do you pronounce “captive”?
captive is pronounced /ˈkæptɪv/. It breaks into 2 syllables: cap · tive.
Is “captive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. captive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “captive”?
capt (to capture) + ive→ captive.
