English Definition
n. the ability to do something well
Significado en Español
habilidad
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “skill”:
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A
ignorance
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B
incompetence
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C
proficiency
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D
ineptitude
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C — proficiency.
“skill” means n. the ability to do something well
Common questions about “skill”
What does “skill” mean?
skill — n. the ability to do something well. In Chinese: 技能.
How do you pronounce “skill”?
skill is pronounced /skɪl/. It breaks into 1 syllable: skill.
Is “skill” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. skill appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.