inept
/ɪˈnept/
in · ept
ɪ · ˈnept
English Definition
adj. not skillful
Significado en Español
inepto, torpe
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vụng về, bất tài
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Example Sentence
He is inept at cooking.
他做饭很笨拙。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
in(not)+ept(suitable)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “inept”.
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A
clumsy
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B
skillful
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C
elegant
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D
persistent
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A — clumsy.
“inept” means adj. not skillful
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ waiter dropped three plates in a single evening.
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A
skillful
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B
graceful
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C
inept
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D
expert
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C — inept.
“inept” means adj. not skillful
Common questions about “inept”
What does “inept” mean?
inept — adj. not skillful. In Chinese: 笨拙的，无能的.
How do you pronounce “inept”?
inept is pronounced /ɪˈnept/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · ept.
How do you use “inept” in a sentence?
He is inept at cooking. (他做饭很笨拙。)
What are synonyms for “inept”?
clumsy, unskilled — all close in meaning to inept (adj. not skillful).
Is “inept” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. inept appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “inept”?
in(not)+ept(suitable)
