incapable
/ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/
in · ca · pa · ble
ɪn · ˈkeɪ · pə · bl
English Definition
adj. not able to
Significado en Español
incapaz
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất tài, không có khả năng
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Example Sentence
He is incapable of lying.
他不会说谎。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+capable(having ability).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word closest in meaning to “incapable”: Due to her injury, she was _____ of participating in the marathon.
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A
unfit
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B
interested
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C
excited
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D
prepared
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A — unfit.
“incapable” means adj. not able to
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The tiny kitten was ______ of climbing the tall wooden fence.
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A
capable
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B
incapable
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C
able
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D
skilled
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B — incapable.
“incapable” means adj. not able to
Common questions about “incapable”
What does “incapable” mean?
incapable — adj. not able to. In Chinese: 无能的，不会的.
How do you pronounce “incapable”?
incapable is pronounced /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · ca · pa · ble.
How do you use “incapable” in a sentence?
He is incapable of lying. (他不会说谎。)
What are synonyms for “incapable”?
unable, unfit — all close in meaning to incapable (adj. not able to).
Is “incapable” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. incapable appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “incapable”?
in(not)+capable(having ability).
