discreet
/dɪˈskriːt/
dis · creet
dɪ · ˈskriːt
English Definition
adj. careful; tactful; prudent
Significado en Español
discreto, prudente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kín đáo, thận trọng
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Example Sentence
He made a few discreet inquiries.
他进行了几次谨慎的询问。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis-(divide) + creet(separate judge, cautious, Latin) → cautious
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “discreet”.
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A
reckless
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B
cautious
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C
obvious
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D
careless
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B — cautious.
“discreet” means adj. careful; tactful; prudent
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ butler never once repeated a single word he happened to overhear.
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A
gossipy
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B
careless
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C
discreet
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D
indiscreet
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C — discreet.
“discreet” means adj. careful; tactful; prudent
Common questions about “discreet”
What does “discreet” mean?
discreet — adj. careful; tactful; prudent. In Chinese: 谨慎的；不引人注目的.
How do you pronounce “discreet”?
discreet is pronounced /dɪˈskriːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: dis · creet.
How do you use “discreet” in a sentence?
He made a few discreet inquiries. (他进行了几次谨慎的询问。)
What are synonyms for “discreet”?
cautious, subtle — all close in meaning to discreet (adj. careful; tactful; prudent).
Is “discreet” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. discreet appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “discreet”?
dis-(divide) + creet(separate judge, cautious, Latin) → cautious
