servile
/ˈsɜːrvl/
ser · vile
ˈsɜːr · vl
English Definition
adj. overly obedient, submissive
Significado en Español
servil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nô lệ, quỵ lụy
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Example Sentence
He had a servile attitude toward the boss.
他对老板很卑躬屈膝。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
serv(service)+ile(suffix).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “servile”:
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A
independent
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B
submissive
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C
boastful
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D
arrogant
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B — submissive.
“servile” means adj. overly obedient, submissive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ assistant agreed with every single word his boss said.
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A
defiant
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B
servile
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C
proud
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D
independent
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B — servile.
“servile” means adj. overly obedient, submissive
Common questions about “servile”
What does “servile” mean?
servile — adj. overly obedient, submissive. In Chinese: 卑躬屈膝的.
How do you pronounce “servile”?
servile is pronounced /ˈsɜːrvl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ser · vile.
How do you use “servile” in a sentence?
He had a servile attitude toward the boss. (他对老板很卑躬屈膝。)
What are synonyms for “servile”?
slavish, submissive — all close in meaning to servile (adj. overly obedient, submissive).
Is “servile” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. servile appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “servile”?
serv(service)+ile(suffix).
