sensitive
/ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
sen · si · tive
ˈsɛn · sɪ · tɪv
English Definition
adj. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
Significado en Español
sensible
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhạy cảm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “sensitive”:
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A
indifferent
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B
callous
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C
numb
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D
responsive
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D — responsive.
“sensitive” means adj. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
Common questions about “sensitive”
What does “sensitive” mean?
sensitive — adj. quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences. In Chinese: 敏感的.
How do you pronounce “sensitive”?
sensitive is pronounced /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sen · si · tive.
Is “sensitive” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. sensitive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
