politic
/ˈpɒlɨtɪk/
pol · i · tic
ˈpɒl · ɨ · tɪk
English Definition
adj. seemingly sensible and judicious under the circumstances.
Significado en Español
prudente, astuto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thận trọng, khôn ngoan
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
poli (citizens) + tic (adjective suffix): Citizens in the city are usually prudent and shrewd.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “politic”?
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A
Prudent
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B
Reckless
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C
Indifferent
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D
Eccentric
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A — Prudent.
“politic” means adj. seemingly sensible and judicious under the circumstances.
Common questions about “politic”
What does “politic” mean?
politic — adj. seemingly sensible and judicious under the circumstances.. In Chinese: 审慎的，精明的.
How do you pronounce “politic”?
politic is pronounced /ˈpɒlɨtɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pol · i · tic.
Is “politic” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. politic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “politic”?
poli (citizens) + tic (adjective suffix): Citizens in the city are usually prudent and shrewd.
