reclusive
/rɪˈkluːsɪv/
re · clu · sive
rɪ · ˈkluː · sɪv
English Definition
adj. preferring to live in isolation
Significado en Español
recluso, solitario
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ẩn dật, sống ẩn
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Example Sentence
The old man lived a reclusive life in the mountains.
那位老人过着隐居的山中生活。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(back) + clus(close) + ive → self-enclosed → reclusive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “reclusive”?
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A
gregarious
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B
isolated
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C
social
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D
friendly
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B — isolated.
“reclusive” means adj. preferring to live in isolation
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ author lived all alone in the deep woods and rarely saw anyone.
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A
sociable
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B
reclusive
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C
outgoing
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D
gregarious
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B — reclusive.
“reclusive” means adj. preferring to live in isolation
Common questions about “reclusive”
What does “reclusive” mean?
reclusive — adj. preferring to live in isolation. In Chinese: 隐居的，孤僻的.
How do you pronounce “reclusive”?
reclusive is pronounced /rɪˈkluːsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: re · clu · sive.
How do you use “reclusive” in a sentence?
The old man lived a reclusive life in the mountains. (那位老人过着隐居的山中生活。)
What are synonyms for “reclusive”?
isolated, withdrawn, secluded, solitary — all close in meaning to reclusive (adj. preferring to live in isolation).
Is “reclusive” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. reclusive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “reclusive”?
re-(back) + clus(close) + ive → self-enclosed → reclusive.
