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receptive

/rɪˈsɛptɪv/
re · cep · tive rɪ · ˈsɛp · tɪv
English Definition
adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions
中文释义
乐于接受的
Significado en Español
receptivo
한국어 뜻
수용적인, 받아들이는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiếp thu, dễ tiếp nhận
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Example Sentence

She was very receptive to the reform proposals presented by the committee.

她对委员会提出的改革建议非常乐于接受。

Synonyms
open-minded accepting responsive approachable
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(again)+cept(take, receive)+ive(Adjective suffix) -> receptive, open to receiving.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “receptive”?

  1. A Accepting
  2. B Inactive
  3. C Hostile
  4. D Indifferent
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A — Accepting. “receptive” means adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A ______ mind eagerly welcomes new ideas instead of instantly rejecting them.

  1. A receptive
  2. B closed
  3. C resistant
  4. D stubborn
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A — receptive. “receptive” means adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions

Common questions about “receptive”

What does “receptive” mean?

receptive — adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions. In Chinese: 乐于接受的.

How do you pronounce “receptive”?

receptive is pronounced /rɪˈsɛptɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · cep · tive.

How do you use “receptive” in a sentence?

She was very receptive to the reform proposals presented by the committee. (她对委员会提出的改革建议非常乐于接受。)

What are synonyms for “receptive”?

open-minded, accepting, responsive, approachable — all close in meaning to receptive (adj. willing to consider or accept new ideas or suggestions).

Is “receptive” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “receptive”?

re(again)+cept(take, receive)+ive(Adjective suffix) -> receptive, open to receiving.

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