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impulsive

/ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
im · pul · sive ɪm · ˈpʌl · sɪv
English Definition
adj. acting suddenly without thinking
中文释义
冲动的
Significado en Español
impulsivo
한국어 뜻
충동적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bốc đồng, hấp tấp
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Example Sentence

He made an impulsive decision to quit his job.

他冲动地决定辞掉工作。

Synonyms
rash hasty spontaneous
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “impulsive”:

  1. A methodical
  2. B rash
  3. C cautious
  4. D deliberate
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B — rash. “impulsive” means adj. acting suddenly without thinking

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His ______ decision to quit his good job surprised absolutely everyone.

  1. A careful
  2. B impulsive
  3. C cautious
  4. D thoughtful
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B — impulsive. “impulsive” means adj. acting suddenly without thinking

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Common questions about “impulsive”

What does “impulsive” mean?

impulsive — adj. acting suddenly without thinking. In Chinese: 冲动的.

How do you pronounce “impulsive”?

impulsive is pronounced /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: im · pul · sive.

How do you use “impulsive” in a sentence?

He made an impulsive decision to quit his job. (他冲动地决定辞掉工作。)

What are synonyms for “impulsive”?

rash, hasty, spontaneous — all close in meaning to impulsive (adj. acting suddenly without thinking).

Is “impulsive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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