guileless
/ˈɡaɪllɪs/
guile · less
ˈɡaɪl · lɪs
English Definition
adj. innocent honest naive
Significado en Español
sincero, ingenuo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thật thà, ngây thơ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
guile (deceit) + less → honest, without deceit.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for “guileless”: Despite their age, the children were completely ___, always speaking their minds without any intention to deceive.
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A
artful
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B
conniving
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C
sincere
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D
ambiguous
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C — sincere.
“guileless” means adj. innocent honest naive
Common questions about “guileless”
What does “guileless” mean?
guileless — adj. innocent honest naive. In Chinese: 老实的；不狡猾的.
How do you pronounce “guileless”?
guileless is pronounced /ˈɡaɪllɪs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: guile · less.
Is “guileless” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. guileless appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “guileless”?
guile (deceit) + less → honest, without deceit.
