ability
/əˈbɪləti/
a · bil · i · ty
ə · ˈbɪl · ə · ti
English Definition
n. the power or skill to do something
Significado en Español
habilidad, capacidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khả năng
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “ability”:
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A
weakness
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B
skill
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C
ignorance
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D
laziness
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B — skill.
“ability” means n. the power or skill to do something
Common questions about “ability”
What does “ability” mean?
ability — n. the power or skill to do something. In Chinese: 能力.
How do you pronounce “ability”?
ability is pronounced /əˈbɪləti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: a · bil · i · ty.
Is “ability” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. ability appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.