conservative
/kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
con · ser · va · tive
kən · ˈsɜːr · və · tɪv
English Definition
adj. traditional, not willing to change
Significado en Español
conservador
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Example Sentence
He has conservative views.
他观点保守。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
conserve(maintain)+ative(form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “conservative”:
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A
Traditional
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B
Generous
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C
Indifferent
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D
Aggressive
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A — Traditional.
“conservative” means adj. traditional, not willing to change
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her grandparents held ______ views and strongly disliked sudden changes.
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A
radical
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B
conservative
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C
rebellious
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D
progressive
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B — conservative.
“conservative” means adj. traditional, not willing to change
Common questions about “conservative”
What does “conservative” mean?
conservative — adj. traditional, not willing to change. In Chinese: 保守的，守旧的.
How do you pronounce “conservative”?
conservative is pronounced /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · ser · va · tive.
How do you use “conservative” in a sentence?
He has conservative views. (他观点保守。)
What are synonyms for “conservative”?
traditional, cautious — all close in meaning to conservative (adj. traditional, not willing to change).
Is “conservative” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. conservative appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “conservative”?
conserve(maintain)+ative(form).
