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optimist

/ˈɑːptɪmɪst/

op · ti · mist ˈɑːp · tɪ · mɪst

English Definition

n. positive person

中文释义

乐观主义者

Significado en Español

optimista

한국어 뜻

낙관주의자

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

người lạc quan

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

optim(best) + ist(person)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “optimist” in the following sentence: Despite the challenges, she remained an optimist and believed everything would work out in the end.

A pessimist
B dreamer
C realist
D enthusiast

Show answer

D — enthusiast. “optimist” means n. positive person

Common questions about “optimist”

What does “optimist” mean?

optimist — n. positive person. In Chinese: 乐观主义者.

How do you pronounce “optimist”?

optimist is pronounced /ˈɑːptɪmɪst/. It breaks into 3 syllables: op · ti · mist.

Is “optimist” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. optimist appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “optimist”?

optim(best) + ist(person)

Progress / 学习进度

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71% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 615 (0%)

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optimist

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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