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decisive

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
de · ci · sive dɪ · ˈsaɪ · sɪv
English Definition
adj. able to make decisions quickly and confidently
中文释义
果断的
Significado en Español
decisivo
한국어 뜻
결정적인, 단호한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quyết định, dứt khoát
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Example Sentence

A good leader must be decisive.

一个好的领导者必须果断。

Synonyms
resolute determined firm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “decisive”:

  1. A wavering
  2. B indecisive
  3. C resolute
  4. D hesitant
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C — resolute. “decisive” means adj. able to make decisions quickly and confidently

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A good leader must be ______ and act without any endless delay.

  1. A hesitant
  2. B unsure
  3. C wavering
  4. D decisive
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D — decisive. “decisive” means adj. able to make decisions quickly and confidently

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Common questions about “decisive”

What does “decisive” mean?

decisive — adj. able to make decisions quickly and confidently. In Chinese: 果断的.

How do you pronounce “decisive”?

decisive is pronounced /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: de · ci · sive.

How do you use “decisive” in a sentence?

A good leader must be decisive. (一个好的领导者必须果断。)

What are synonyms for “decisive”?

resolute, determined, firm — all close in meaning to decisive (adj. able to make decisions quickly and confidently).

Is “decisive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. decisive appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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