decisive
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
de · ci · sive
dɪ · ˈsaɪ · sɪv
English Definition
adj. able to make decisions quickly and confidently
Significado en Español
decisivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quyết định, dứt khoát
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “decisive”:
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A
wavering
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B
indecisive
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C
resolute
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D
hesitant
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C — resolute.
“decisive” means adj. able to make decisions quickly and confidently
Common questions about “decisive”
What does “decisive” mean?
decisive — adj. able to make decisions quickly and confidently. In Chinese: 果断的.
How do you pronounce “decisive”?
decisive is pronounced /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · ci · sive.
Is “decisive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. decisive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
