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dexterity

/dekˈsterəti/
dex · ter · i · ty dek · ˈster · ə · ti
English Definition
n. Skill and agility; adroitness
中文释义
灵巧,熟练
Significado en Español
destreza
한국어 뜻
손재주, 숙련
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự khéo léo, sự thành thạo
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How to use “dexterity” in a sentence

His dexterity with the tools was impressive.

他使用工具的灵巧令人印象深刻。

Playing the piano requires great dexterity.

弹钢琴需要非常灵巧的手指。

The surgeon's dexterity saved the patient's hand.

外科医生的精湛技艺保住了病人的手。

She handled the tricky question with verbal dexterity.

她以灵活的口才应对了这个棘手的问题。

Synonyms
adroitness agility skill
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dexter (right hand) + ity → dexterity, skill.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “Dexterity” as used in this sentence: The surgeon''s dexterity was evident as he performed the complex procedure.

  1. A Deceit
  2. B Clumsiness
  3. C Skillfulness
  4. D Strength
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C — Skillfulness. “dexterity” means n. Skill and agility; adroitness

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Playing the piano well requires great speed and finger ______.

  1. A clumsiness
  2. B dexterity
  3. C weakness
  4. D stiffness
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B — dexterity. “dexterity” means n. Skill and agility; adroitness

Common questions about “dexterity”

What does “dexterity” mean?

dexterity — n. Skill and agility; adroitness. In Chinese: 灵巧,熟练.

How do you pronounce “dexterity”?

dexterity is pronounced /dekˈsterəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: dex · ter · i · ty.

How do you use “dexterity” in a sentence?

“dexterity” means Skill and agility; adroitness. Examples: (1) His dexterity with the tools was impressive. (2) Playing the piano requires great dexterity. (3) The surgeon's dexterity saved the patient's hand. (4) She handled the tricky question with verbal dexterity.

What are synonyms for “dexterity”?

adroitness, agility, skill — all close in meaning to dexterity (n. Skill and agility; adroitness).

Is “dexterity” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. dexterity appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “dexterity”?

dexter (right hand) + ity → dexterity, skill.

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