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secretive

/ˈsiːkrətɪv/

se · cre · tive ˈsiː · krə · tɪv

English Definition

adj. keeping one''s thoughts, actions, or intentions hidden

中文释义

秘密的，遮遮掩掩的

Significado en Español

reservado, sigiloso

한국어 뜻

비밀스러운

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

kín đáo, bí mật

Example Sentence

He is secretive about his plans.

他对自己的计划守口如瓶。

Synonyms

private guarded evasive

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “secretive”:

A open
B candid
C outspoken
D reticent

Show answer

D — reticent. “secretive” means adj. keeping one''s thoughts, actions, or intentions hidden

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ man never once told anyone where he was going or why.

A secretive
B open
C frank
D talkative

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A — secretive. “secretive” means adj. keeping one''s thoughts, actions, or intentions hidden

Common questions about “secretive”

What does “secretive” mean?

secretive — adj. keeping one''s thoughts, actions, or intentions hidden. In Chinese: 秘密的，遮遮掩掩的.

How do you pronounce “secretive”?

secretive is pronounced /ˈsiːkrətɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: se · cre · tive.

How do you use “secretive” in a sentence?

He is secretive about his plans. (他对自己的计划守口如瓶。)

What are synonyms for “secretive”?

private, guarded, evasive — all close in meaning to secretive (adj. keeping one''s thoughts, actions, or intentions hidden).

Is “secretive” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. secretive 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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secretive

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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