English Definition
adj. skillful and quick in one''s movements
Significado en Español
hábil, diestro
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khéo léo, thành thạo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
deft similar to ''adept'', both meaning skillful and clever.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “deft”?
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A
clumsy
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B
inept
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C
skillful
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D
awkward
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C — skillful.
“deft” means adj. skillful and quick in one''s movements
Common questions about “deft”
What does “deft” mean?
deft — adj. skillful and quick in one''s movements. In Chinese: 灵巧的，熟练的.
How do you pronounce “deft”?
deft is pronounced /dɛft/. It breaks into 1 syllable: deft.
Is “deft” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. deft appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “deft”?
deft similar to ''adept'', both meaning skillful and clever.
