The poet's introspective journal entries provided insight into the creative struggles behind her published verses.
这位诗人内省的日记条目揭示了她出版诗作背后创作挣扎的洞察。
Which choice best defines “introspective”?
B — Given to examining one's own thoughts.. “introspective” means Given to examining one's own thoughts..
Which word means “Given to examining one's own thoughts.”?
D — introspective. “introspective” means Given to examining one's own thoughts..
introspective — Given to examining one's own thoughts.. In Chinese: 内省的;自省的.
introspective is pronounced //ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv//.
The poet's introspective journal entries provided insight into the creative struggles behind her published verses. (这位诗人内省的日记条目揭示了她出版诗作背后创作挣扎的洞察。)
reflective, self-examining, contemplative — all close in meaning to introspective (Given to examining one's own thoughts.).
extroverted, outward-looking — each the opposite of introspective (Given to examining one's own thoughts.).
Yes. introspective is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
intro(向内) + spect(看) → 向内看自己 → 内省的。