adept
/əˈdept/
a · dept
ə · dept
English Definition
adj. skilled, expert
Significado en Español
experto, experta, hábil
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thành thạo, điêu luyện
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Example Sentence
She is adept at languages.
她精通多国语言。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad(to)+ept(adapt).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “adept”: Despite the complexity of the task, Jenna proved herself to be quite adept in handling it.
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A
clumsy
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B
inept
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C
skilled
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D
awkward
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C — skilled.
“adept” means adj. skilled, expert
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
After years of practice, she became remarkably ______ at chess.
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A
clumsy
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B
awkward
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C
adept
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D
incompetent
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C — adept.
“adept” means adj. skilled, expert
Common questions about “adept”
What does “adept” mean?
adept — adj. skilled, expert. In Chinese: 熟练的，擅长的.
How do you pronounce “adept”?
adept is pronounced /əˈdept/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · dept.
How do you use “adept” in a sentence?
She is adept at languages. (她精通多国语言。)
What are synonyms for “adept”?
skilled, proficient — all close in meaning to adept (adj. skilled, expert).
Is “adept” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. adept appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “adept”?
ad(to)+ept(adapt).
