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subversive

/səbˈvɜrsɪv/
sub · ver · sive səb · ˈvɜr · sɪv
English Definition
adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution
中文释义
颠覆的
Significado en Español
subversivo
한국어 뜻
전복적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phá hoại
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Example Sentence

The government viewed the underground newspaper as subversive.

政府认为这份地下报纸具有颠覆性。

Synonyms
rebellious revolutionary insurgent seditious
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
sub(below)+vers(turn)+ive→ turn from below → subversive.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is the closest synonym to “subversive”?

  1. A conventional
  2. B harmonious
  3. C obedient
  4. D rebellious
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D — rebellious. “subversive” means adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The banned book was full of ______ ideas that boldly challenged the rulers.

  1. A loyal
  2. B supportive
  3. C subversive
  4. D obedient
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C — subversive. “subversive” means adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution

More Upper-level ISEE words

adversity complacent edify illumine maladroit proffer strenuous submissive subservient sufficient superficial supersede

Common questions about “subversive”

What does “subversive” mean?

subversive — adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution. In Chinese: 颠覆的.

How do you pronounce “subversive”?

subversive is pronounced /səbˈvɜrsɪv/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sub · ver · sive.

How do you use “subversive” in a sentence?

The government viewed the underground newspaper as subversive. (政府认为这份地下报纸具有颠覆性。)

What are synonyms for “subversive”?

rebellious, revolutionary, insurgent, seditious — all close in meaning to subversive (adj. seeking to undermine or overthrow an established system or institution).

Is “subversive” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. subversive appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “subversive”?

sub(below)+vers(turn)+ive→ turn from below → subversive.

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