punctual
/ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/
punc · tu · al
ˈpʌŋk · tʃu · əl
English Definition
adj. on time, not late
Significado en Español
puntual
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đúng giờ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
punct(point: point or dot)+ual(adjective).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “punctual”: Even though the subway was delayed, Jane was ______ to the meeting.
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A
late
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B
tardy
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C
prompt
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D
negligent
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C — prompt.
“punctual” means adj. on time, not late
Common questions about “punctual”
What does “punctual” mean?
punctual — adj. on time, not late. In Chinese: 准时的.
How do you pronounce “punctual”?
punctual is pronounced /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: punc · tu · al.
Is “punctual” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. punctual appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “punctual”?
punct(point: point or dot)+ual(adjective).
