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reserved

/rɪˈzɜːrvd/

re · served rɪ · ˈzɜːrvd

English Definition

adj. slow to reveal emotion or opinions

中文释义

矜持的，保留的

Significado en Español

reservado, tímido

한국어 뜻

조심스러운, 내성적인

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

dè dặt, kín đáo

Example Sentence

He is quite reserved around strangers.

他在陌生人面前相当拘谨。

Synonyms

shy reticent quiet

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “reserved”:

A expressive
B talkative
C outgoing
D reticent

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D — reticent. “reserved” means adj. slow to reveal emotion or opinions

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ new student rarely spoke unless someone spoke to her first.

A outgoing
B loud
C reserved
D bold

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C — reserved. “reserved” means adj. slow to reveal emotion or opinions

Common questions about “reserved”

What does “reserved” mean?

reserved — adj. slow to reveal emotion or opinions. In Chinese: 矜持的，保留的.

How do you pronounce “reserved”?

reserved is pronounced /rɪˈzɜːrvd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · served.

How do you use “reserved” in a sentence?

He is quite reserved around strangers. (他在陌生人面前相当拘谨。)

What are synonyms for “reserved”?

shy, reticent, quiet — all close in meaning to reserved (adj. slow to reveal emotion or opinions).

Is “reserved” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

Progress / 学习进度

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reserved

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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