persnickety
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/pərˈsnɪkəti/
per · snick · e · ty
pər · ˈsnɪk · ə · ti
English Definition
adj. fussy; particular; finicky
Significado en Español
quisquilloso, exigente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khó tính, cầu kỳ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
per(overly) + snick(fussy about small details) + ety → fastidious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the world of art collectors, Diane was known for her persnickety attention to detail, often spending hours inspecting each piece for flaws. Which word best describes Diane''s approach?
A
Careful
B
Indifferent
C
Flexible
D
Generous
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A — Careful.
“persnickety” means adj. fussy; particular; finicky
Common questions about “persnickety”
What does “persnickety” mean?
persnickety — adj. fussy; particular; finicky. In Chinese: 挑剔的；爱吹毛求疵的.
How do you pronounce “persnickety”?
persnickety is pronounced /pərˈsnɪkəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: per · snick · e · ty.
Is “persnickety” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. persnickety appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “persnickety”?
per(overly) + snick(fussy about small details) + ety → fastidious.
