lacking
/ˈlækɪŋ/
lack · ing
ˈlæk · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. not having enough of something
Significado en Español
faltante, deficiente
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。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “lacking”:
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A
deficient
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B
abundant
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C
sufficient
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D
plentiful
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A — 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.
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A
rich
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B
full
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C
lacking
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D
bursting
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C — lacking.
“lacking” means adj. not having enough of something
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 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
