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conniving

/kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/

con · niv · ing kə · ˈnaɪv · ɪŋ

English Definition

adj. scheming; plotting; conspiring

中文释义

纵容的；默许的

Significado en Español

connivente, tolerante

한국어 뜻

묵인하는, 방조하는

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

đồng lõa, làm ngơ

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

con (together) + niving (nive- wink, secretly signal) → conspire, collude.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the best synonym for “conniving” in the following context? Despite his friendly demeanor, Jake was often seen as a conniving coworker, always looking for ways to undermine his colleagues.

A scheming
B honest
C helpful
D clueless

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A — scheming. “conniving” means adj. scheming; plotting; conspiring

Common questions about “conniving”

What does “conniving” mean?

conniving — adj. scheming; plotting; conspiring. In Chinese: 纵容的；默许的.

How do you pronounce “conniving”?

conniving is pronounced /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · niv · ing.

Is “conniving” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. conniving appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “conniving”?

con (together) + niving (nive- wink, secretly signal) → conspire, collude.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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