secretive
/ˈsiːkrətɪv/
se · cre · tive
ˈsiː · krə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. keeping one''s thoughts, actions, or intentions hidden
Significado en Español
reservado, sigiloso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kín đáo, bí mật
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “secretive”:
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A
open
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B
candid
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C
outspoken
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D
reticent
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D — reticent.
“secretive” means adj. keeping one''s thoughts, actions, or intentions hidden
Common questions about “secretive”
What does “secretive” mean?
secretive — adj. keeping one''s thoughts, actions, or intentions hidden. In Chinese: 秘密的，遮遮掩掩的.
How do you pronounce “secretive”?
secretive is pronounced /ˈsiːkrətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: se · cre · tive.
Is “secretive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. secretive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
