obedient
/oʊˈbiːdiənt/
o · be · di · ent
oʊ · ˈbiː · di · ənt
English Definition
adj. doing what told, compliant
Significado en Español
obediente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ngoan ngoãn, vâng lời
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Example Sentence
The dog is obedient to its owner.
狗很听主人的话。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
obey (obey) + ent (form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: obedient.
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A
submissive
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B
rebellious
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C
independent
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D
defiant
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A — submissive.
“obedient” means adj. doing what told, compliant
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ dog sat still the very moment its owner gave the command.
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A
rebellious
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B
defiant
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C
obedient
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D
unruly
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C — obedient.
“obedient” means adj. doing what told, compliant
Common questions about “obedient”
What does “obedient” mean?
obedient — adj. doing what told, compliant. In Chinese: 顺从的，服从的.
How do you pronounce “obedient”?
obedient is pronounced /oʊˈbiːdiənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: o · be · di · ent.
How do you use “obedient” in a sentence?
The dog is obedient to its owner. (狗很听主人的话。)
What are synonyms for “obedient”?
compliant, dutiful — all close in meaning to obedient (adj. doing what told, compliant).
Is “obedient” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. obedient appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “obedient”?
obey (obey) + ent (form).
