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nitpick

/ˈnɪtpɪk/
nit · pick ˈnɪt · pɪk
English Definition
v. to find small or unimportant faults in something
中文释义
吹毛求疵
Significado en Español
criticar minuciosamente
한국어 뜻
사소한 것을 트집잡다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bới lông tìm vết
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “nitpick”:

  1. A criticize
  2. B praise
  3. C commend
  4. D compliment
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A — criticize. “nitpick” means v. to find small or unimportant faults in something

Common questions about “nitpick”

What does “nitpick” mean?

nitpick — v. to find small or unimportant faults in something. In Chinese: 吹毛求疵.

How do you pronounce “nitpick”?

nitpick is pronounced /ˈnɪtpɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: nit · pick.

Is “nitpick” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. nitpick appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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