nimble
/ˈnɪmbl/
nim · ble
ˈnɪm · bl
English Definition
adj. quick and light in movement
Significado en Español
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Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhanh nhẹn, linh hoạt
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Example Sentence
The gymnast is nimble on the beam.
体操运动员在平衡木上很灵巧。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
nimble (flexible)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for nimble?
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A
Clumsy
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B
Sturdy
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C
Agile
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D
Slow
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C — Agile.
“nimble” means adj. quick and light in movement
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ dancer leaped lightly from one stone to the next.
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A
clumsy
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B
heavy
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C
nimble
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D
stiff
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C — nimble.
“nimble” means adj. quick and light in movement
Common questions about “nimble”
What does “nimble” mean?
nimble — adj. quick and light in movement. In Chinese: 敏捷的，灵巧的.
How do you pronounce “nimble”?
nimble is pronounced /ˈnɪmbl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: nim · ble.
How do you use “nimble” in a sentence?
The gymnast is nimble on the beam. (体操运动员在平衡木上很灵巧。)
What are synonyms for “nimble”?
agile, quick — all close in meaning to nimble (adj. quick and light in movement).
Is “nimble” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. nimble appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “nimble”?
nimble (flexible)
