nitpick
/ˈnɪtpɪk/
nit · pick
ˈnɪt · pɪk
English Definition
v. to find small or unimportant faults in something
Significado en Español
criticar minuciosamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bới lông tìm vết
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “nitpick”:
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A
criticize
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B
praise
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C
commend
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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.