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assertive

IPA pronunciation: /əˈsɜː.tɪv/

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Russian meaning

Напористый, уверенный

English definition

Having or showing a confident and forceful personality.

Example

In the Speaking sample, adopt an assertive yet courteous communicative register.

Collocations

assertive tone
assertive behavior
remain assertive

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