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incisive

/ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/
in · ci · sive ɪn · ˈsaɪ · sɪv
English Definition
adj. sharp; penetrating; keen
中文释义
深刻的；敏锐的
Significado en Español
incisivo, agudo
한국어 뜻
날카로운, 통찰력 있는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sắc sảo, sâu sắc
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Example Sentence

Her incisive analysis revealed the true problem.

她敏锐的分析揭示了真正的问题。

Synonyms
sharp penetrating
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in- (in) + cis (cut) + ive → incisive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to incisive: The lawyer''s _____ arguments helped to sway the jury in favor of his client.

  1. A dull
  2. B confusing
  3. C incisive
  4. D rambling
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C — incisive. “incisive” means adj. sharp; penetrating; keen

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her ______ questions cut straight to the very heart of the problem.

  1. A dull
  2. B incisive
  3. C vague
  4. D shallow
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B — incisive. “incisive” means adj. sharp; penetrating; keen

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Common questions about “incisive”

What does “incisive” mean?

incisive — adj. sharp; penetrating; keen. In Chinese: 深刻的；敏锐的.

How do you pronounce “incisive”?

incisive is pronounced /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: in · ci · sive.

How do you use “incisive” in a sentence?

Her incisive analysis revealed the true problem. (她敏锐的分析揭示了真正的问题。)

What are synonyms for “incisive”?

sharp, penetrating — all close in meaning to incisive (adj. sharp; penetrating; keen).

Is “incisive” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. incisive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “incisive”?

in- (in) + cis (cut) + ive → incisive.

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