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handicap

/ˈhændɪˌkæp/

han · di · cap ˈhæn · dɪ · ˌkæp

English Definition

n. a condition that limits a person''s abilities

中文释义

障碍，残疾

Significado en Español

discapacidad, desventaja

한국어 뜻

장애, 핸디캡

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

khuyết tật, bất lợi

Example Sentence

His handicap did not stop him from playing sports.

他的残疾并没有阻止他参加体育运动。

Synonyms

disability impairment obstacle

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “handicap”:

A benefit
B disability
C asset
D advantage

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B — disability. “handicap” means n. a condition that limits a person''s abilities

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ramp was built to help people with a physical ______ enter the building.

A talent
B strength
C advantage
D handicap

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D — handicap. “handicap” means n. a condition that limits a person''s abilities

Common questions about “handicap”

What does “handicap” mean?

handicap — n. a condition that limits a person''s abilities. In Chinese: 障碍，残疾.

How do you pronounce “handicap”?

handicap is pronounced /ˈhændɪˌkæp/. It breaks into 3 syllables: han · di · cap.

How do you use “handicap” in a sentence?

His handicap did not stop him from playing sports. (他的残疾并没有阻止他参加体育运动。)

What are synonyms for “handicap”?

disability, impairment, obstacle — all close in meaning to handicap (n. a condition that limits a person''s abilities).

Is “handicap” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. handicap appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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handicap

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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