unable
/ʌnˈeɪbl/
un · a · ble
ʌn · ˈeɪ · bl
English Definition
adj. not having the ability to do something
Significado en Español
incapaz, no poder
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không thể, bất lực
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “unable”:
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A
incapable
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B
capable
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C
able
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D
skilled
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A — incapable.
“unable” means adj. not having the ability to do something
Common questions about “unable”
What does “unable” mean?
unable — adj. not having the ability to do something. In Chinese: 不能的，无能力的.
How do you pronounce “unable”?
unable is pronounced /ʌnˈeɪbl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: un · a · ble.
Is “unable” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unable appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
