neglect
/nɪˈɡlɛkt/
ne · glect
nɪ · ˈɡlɛkt
English Definition
v. to fail to care for properly
Significado en Español
negligencia, descuido
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự bỏ bê, sự lơ là
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “neglect”:
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A
disregard
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B
nurture
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C
cherish
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D
tend
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A — disregard.
“neglect” means v. to fail to care for properly
Common questions about “neglect”
What does “neglect” mean?
neglect — v. to fail to care for properly. In Chinese: 忽视，疏忽.
How do you pronounce “neglect”?
neglect is pronounced /nɪˈɡlɛkt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ne · glect.
Is “neglect” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. neglect appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
