submissive
/səbˈmɪsɪv/
sub · mis · sive
səb · ˈmɪs · ɪv
English Definition
adj. obedient compliant docile
Significado en Español
sumiso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phục tùng, ngoan ngoãn
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sub-(below) + miss(send, put) + ive → submissive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “submissive”:
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A
Assertive
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B
Compliant
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C
Dominant
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D
Rebellious
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B — Compliant.
“submissive” means adj. obedient compliant docile
Common questions about “submissive”
What does “submissive” mean?
submissive — adj. obedient compliant docile. In Chinese: 顺从的，温顺的.
How do you pronounce “submissive”?
submissive is pronounced /səbˈmɪsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sub · mis · sive.
Is “submissive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. submissive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “submissive”?
sub-(below) + miss(send, put) + ive → submissive.
