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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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Example Sentence

His dexterity with the tools was impressive.

他使用工具的灵巧令人印象深刻。

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 Clumsiness
  2. B Skillfulness
  3. C Strength
  4. D Deceit
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B — 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

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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?

His dexterity with the tools was impressive. (他使用工具的灵巧令人印象深刻。)

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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “dexterity”?

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

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