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forceful

/ˈfɔːrsfəl/
force · ful ˈfɔːrs · fəl
English Definition
adj. strong and assertive
中文释义
有力的,强有力的
Significado en Español
enérgico, contundente
한국어 뜻
강력한, 힘찬
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mạnh mẽ, quyết liệt
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Example Sentence

She made a forceful argument in the debate.

她在辩论中提出了一个有力的论点。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “forceful”:

  1. A passive
  2. B timid
  3. C meek
  4. D assertive
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D — assertive. “forceful” means adj. strong and assertive

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She gave a ______ speech that quickly convinced the whole crowd.

  1. A forceful
  2. B weak
  3. C timid
  4. D gentle
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A — forceful. “forceful” means adj. strong and assertive

Common questions about “forceful”

What does “forceful” mean?

forceful — adj. strong and assertive. In Chinese: 有力的,强有力的.

How do you pronounce “forceful”?

forceful is pronounced /ˈfɔːrsfəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: force · ful.

How do you use “forceful” in a sentence?

She made a forceful argument in the debate. (她在辩论中提出了一个有力的论点。)

What are synonyms for “forceful”?

powerful, vigorous, assertive — all close in meaning to forceful (adj. strong and assertive).

Is “forceful” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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