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lacking

/ˈlækɪŋ/
lack · ing ˈlæk · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. not having enough of something
中文释义
缺乏的
Significado en Español
faltante, deficiente
한국어 뜻
부족한, 결핍된
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thiếu, không đủ
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Example Sentence

The plan is lacking in detail.

这个计划在细节上有所欠缺。

Synonyms
deficient wanting missing
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “lacking”:

  1. A abundant
  2. B deficient
  3. C plentiful
  4. D sufficient
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B — deficient. “lacking” means adj. not having enough of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The thin watery soup was ______ in flavor, so she added more salt.

  1. A rich
  2. B full
  3. C lacking
  4. D bursting
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C — lacking. “lacking” means adj. not having enough of something

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Common questions about “lacking”

What does “lacking” mean?

lacking — adj. not having enough of something. In Chinese: 缺乏的.

How do you pronounce “lacking”?

lacking is pronounced /ˈlækɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: lack · ing.

How do you use “lacking” in a sentence?

The plan is lacking in detail. (这个计划在细节上有所欠缺。)

What are synonyms for “lacking”?

deficient, wanting, missing — all close in meaning to lacking (adj. not having enough of something).

Is “lacking” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lacking appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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