painstaking
/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/
pains · tak · ing
ˈpeɪnz · teɪ · kɪŋ
English Definition
adj. very careful, meticulous
Significado en Español
minucioso, cuidadoso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tỉ mỉ, cẩn thận
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pain(painful)+stak(gathering)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for the word “painstaking” as used in the sentence: “The painstaking process of restoring the painting took months.”
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A
careful
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B
hasty
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C
indifferent
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D
irrelevant
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A — careful.
“painstaking” means adj. very careful, meticulous
Common questions about “painstaking”
What does “painstaking” mean?
painstaking — adj. very careful, meticulous. In Chinese: 辛苦的，细心的.
How do you pronounce “painstaking”?
painstaking is pronounced /ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pains · tak · ing.
Is “painstaking” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. painstaking appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “painstaking”?
pain(painful)+stak(gathering)
