efficient
/ɪˈfɪʃnt/
ef · fi · cient
ɪ · ˈfɪ · ʃnt
English Definition
adj. productive without waste
Significado en Español
eficiente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
He is an efficient worker.
他是个高效的员工。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ef(come out)+fic(do)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “efficient” from the options below:
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A
ineffective
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B
capable
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C
lazy
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D
complex
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B — capable.
“efficient” means adj. productive without waste
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The new machine is so ______ that it does the work of ten people.
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A
efficient
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B
wasteful
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C
slow
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D
clumsy
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A — efficient.
“efficient” means adj. productive without waste
Common questions about “efficient”
What does “efficient” mean?
efficient — adj. productive without waste. In Chinese: 高效的.
How do you pronounce “efficient”?
efficient is pronounced /ɪˈfɪʃnt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ef · fi · cient.
How do you use “efficient” in a sentence?
He is an efficient worker. (他是个高效的员工。)
What are synonyms for “efficient”?
effective, productive — all close in meaning to efficient (adj. productive without waste).
Is “efficient” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. efficient appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “efficient”?
ef(come out)+fic(do)
