assertive
/əˈsɝtɪv/
Group 17Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Having or showing a confident and forceful personality GRE
Example in Context
The newly appointed director adopted a more assertive stance in negotiations, signaling that the era of easy concessions was over.
Synonyms
confidentbolddirect
Etymology
Joining together with confidence, showing a strong personality.
- ad- (Latin) — to
- sertus (Latin) — to join
Memory Aid
🎾Sounds like “a serve-tive”
Imagine a tennis player shouting 'A SERVE-TIVE!' every time they smash the ball with confidence!
Visual Association
💪A person standing tall with arms crossed, radiating confidence in a bustling crowd.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “assertive” mean on the GRE?
assertive (adjective) means “Having or showing a confident and forceful personality”. The newly appointed director adopted a more assertive stance in negotiations, signaling that the era of easy concessions was over.
How to remember “assertive” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “assertive” sounds like “a serve-tive”. Imagine a tennis player shouting 'A SERVE-TIVE!' every time they smash the ball with confidence!
What are synonyms for “assertive”?
Common synonyms: confident, bold, direct.