remiss
/rɪˈmɪs/
re · miss
rɪ · ˈmɪs
English Definition
adj. lacking care or attention to duty; negligent
Significado en Español
negligente, descuidado
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sơ suất, cẩu thả
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re-(again) + miss(miss) → miss again → remiss, neglectful.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “remiss”:
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A
vigilant
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B
negligent
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C
dutiful
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D
attentive
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B — negligent.
“remiss” means adj. lacking care or attention to duty; negligent
Common questions about “remiss”
What does “remiss” mean?
remiss — adj. lacking care or attention to duty; negligent. In Chinese: 疏忽的，怠慢的.
How do you pronounce “remiss”?
remiss is pronounced /rɪˈmɪs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · miss.
Is “remiss” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. remiss appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “remiss”?
re-(again) + miss(miss) → miss again → remiss, neglectful.
