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presumptuous

//prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs//
English Definition
Overstepping bounds; arrogant.
中文释义
放肆的;专横的
Example Sentence

It would be presumptuous to generalize from one season of observations to the behavior of an entire population.

仅凭一个季度的观察就推及整个种群的行为,未免过于武断。

Synonyms
overconfident impertinent forward
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
同 presumption → 自以为是的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “presumptuous”?

  1. A Comparable; similar.
  2. B Unqualified; absolute.
  3. C Overstepping bounds; arrogant.
  4. D Harsh and loud; boisterous.
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C — Overstepping bounds; arrogant.. “presumptuous” means Overstepping bounds; arrogant..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Overstepping bounds; arrogant.”?

  1. A categorical
  2. B analogous
  3. C raucous
  4. D presumptuous
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D — presumptuous. “presumptuous” means Overstepping bounds; arrogant..

Common questions about “presumptuous”

What does “presumptuous” mean?

presumptuous — Overstepping bounds; arrogant.. In Chinese: 放肆的;专横的.

How do you pronounce “presumptuous”?

presumptuous is pronounced //prɪˈzʌmptʃuəs//.

How is “presumptuous” used in a sentence?

It would be presumptuous to generalize from one season of observations to the behavior of an entire population. (仅凭一个季度的观察就推及整个种群的行为,未免过于武断。)

What are synonyms for “presumptuous”?

overconfident, impertinent, forward — all close in meaning to presumptuous (Overstepping bounds; arrogant.).

What is the opposite of “presumptuous”?

modest, deferential — each the opposite of presumptuous (Overstepping bounds; arrogant.).

Is “presumptuous” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. presumptuous 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.

How can I remember “presumptuous”?

同 presumption → 自以为是的。

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