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willful

//ˈwɪlfl//
English Definition
Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed.
中文释义
故意的;任性的
Example Sentence

The report distinguishes willful omission from simple oversight, and finds evidence only of the latter.

报告区分了故意隐瞒与单纯疏忽,并且只发现了后者的证据。

Synonyms
deliberate obstinate headstrong
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
will(意志) + ful → 一意孤行。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “willful”?

  1. A Smallness of number or amount.
  2. B Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed.
  3. C Hasty and superficial.
  4. D An opinion contrary to accepted doctrine.
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B — Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed.. “willful” means Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed.”?

  1. A willful
  2. B cursory
  3. C heresy
  4. D paucity
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A — willful. “willful” means Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed..

Common questions about “willful”

What does “willful” mean?

willful — Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed.. In Chinese: 故意的;任性的.

How do you pronounce “willful”?

willful is pronounced //ˈwɪlfl//.

How is “willful” used in a sentence?

The report distinguishes willful omission from simple oversight, and finds evidence only of the latter. (报告区分了故意隐瞒与单纯疏忽,并且只发现了后者的证据。)

What are synonyms for “willful”?

deliberate, obstinate, headstrong — all close in meaning to willful (Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed.).

What is the opposite of “willful”?

accidental, compliant — each the opposite of willful (Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed.).

Is “willful” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. willful 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 “willful”?

will(意志) + ful → 一意孤行。

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