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lack

/læk/
lack læk
English Definition
v. to be without something
中文释义
缺乏
Significado en Español
falta, carencia
한국어 뜻
부족, 결핍
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiếu, sự thiếu hụt
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Example Sentence

They failed due to a lack of preparation.

他们因为准备不足而失败了。

Synonyms
shortage absence deficiency
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “lack”:

  1. A possess
  2. B have
  3. C need
  4. D own
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C — need. “lack” means v. to be without something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The dry desert plants badly ______ the water they need to grow tall.

  1. A enjoy
  2. B lack
  3. C possess
  4. D own
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B — lack. “lack” means v. to be without something

Common questions about “lack”

What does “lack” mean?

lack — v. to be without something. In Chinese: 缺乏.

How do you pronounce “lack”?

lack is pronounced /læk/. It breaks into 1 syllable: lack.

How do you use “lack” in a sentence?

They failed due to a lack of preparation. (他们因为准备不足而失败了。)

What are synonyms for “lack”?

shortage, absence, deficiency — all close in meaning to lack (v. to be without something).

Is “lack” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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