Decisive meaning in English
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Definition
(a) decisive (person): (a) resolute, determined (person)
(a) decisive (vote): (a) conclusive (vote)
Pronunciation examples
UK: I'm not a very decisive person, and I find it difficult to make choices.
US: After such a decisive vote, the president's mandate is at risk.
Exercise 1
Trey repeats twice that he "cares". This means that he is .
Trey repeats twice that he "cares". This means that he is interested and concerned.
interested and concerned: The verb "to care" has several meanings, and in this context conveys that someone is concerned and gives attention to someone or something else. Example: As a doctor I care very much about my patients' health. The terms "interested" and "concerned" share a similar meaning with "to care".
energetic and aggressive: The terms "energetic" and "aggressive" indicate that someone has a lot of energy and is assertive. Example: I'm energetic and aggressive about advancing my career. These terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
focused and serious: The terms "focused" and "serious" indicate that someone is diligent and resolute about their work. Example: My boss is very focused and resolute during meetings. Someone who cares about their work might display these qualities, however these terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
decisive and determined: The term "decisive" indicates that someone can make important and difficult decisions. The term "determined" indicates that someone is aggressive and continues trying to put something into effect or make something happen. Example: The president was very decisive in legal issues, and determined to get those issues passed as laws. These terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
Exercise 2
Trey says that he cares. This means that he is .
Trey says that he cares. This means that he is interested and concerned.
interested and concerned: The verb "to care" has several meanings, and in this context conveys that someone is concerned and gives attention to someone or something else. Example: As a doctor I care very much about my patients' health. The terms "interested" and "concerned" share a similar meaning with "to care".
energetic and aggressive: The terms "energetic" and "aggressive" indicate that someone has a lot of energy and is assertive. Example: I'm energetic and aggressive about advancing my career. These terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
diligent and serious: The terms "diligent" and "serious" indicate that someone is focused and resolute about their work. Example: My boss is very diligent and serious during meetings. Someone who cares about their work might display these qualities, but these terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
decisive and determined: The term "decisive" indicates that someone can make important and difficult decisions. The term "determined" indicates that someone is aggressive and continues trying to put something into effect or make something happen. Example: The president was very decisive in legal issues, and determined to get those issues passed as laws. These terms do not share a similar meaning with the verb "to care".
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