deceptive
/dɪˈseptɪv/
de · cep · tive
dɪ · ˈsept · ɪv
English Definition
adj. misleading, false impression
Significado en Español
engañoso, ilusorio
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lừa dối, đánh lừa
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Example Sentence
The appearance is deceptive.
外表是骗人的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
deceive(deceive)+ive(adj).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “deceptive”:
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Misleading
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B
Straightforward
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C
Obvious
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D
Clear
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A — Misleading.
“deceptive” means adj. misleading, false impression
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The calm surface of the river was ______, hiding a dangerous current below.
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deceptive
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B
honest
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C
obvious
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D
clear
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A — deceptive.
“deceptive” means adj. misleading, false impression
Common questions about “deceptive”
What does “deceptive” mean?
deceptive — adj. misleading, false impression. In Chinese: 欺骗性的，导致误解的.
How do you pronounce “deceptive”?
deceptive is pronounced /dɪˈseptɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · cep · tive.
How do you use “deceptive” in a sentence?
The appearance is deceptive. (外表是骗人的。)
What are synonyms for “deceptive”?
misleading, false — all close in meaning to deceptive (adj. misleading, false impression).
Is “deceptive” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. deceptive appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deceptive”?
deceive(deceive)+ive(adj).
