receptive
/rɪˈsɛptɪv/
re · cep · tive
rɪ · ˈsɛp · tɪv
English Definition
adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions
Significado en Español
receptivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiếp thu, dễ tiếp nhận
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+cept(take, receive)+ive(Adjective suffix) -> receptive, open to receiving.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for “receptive”?
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A
Accepting
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B
Inactive
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C
Hostile
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D
Indifferent
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A — Accepting.
“receptive” means adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions
Common questions about “receptive”
What does “receptive” mean?
receptive — adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions. In Chinese: 乐于接受的.
How do you pronounce “receptive”?
receptive is pronounced /rɪˈsɛptɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · cep · tive.
Is “receptive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. receptive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “receptive”?
re(again)+cept(take, receive)+ive(Adjective suffix) -> receptive, open to receiving.
