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picky

/ˈpɪki/
pick · y ˈpɪk · i
English Definition
adj. very careful or too careful about choosing or accepting things
中文释义
挑剔的,难以取悦的
Significado en Español
quisquilloso, exigente
한국어 뜻
까다로운
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
kén chọn, khó tính
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Example Sentence

He is picky about what he eats.

他对吃的东西很挑剔。

Synonyms
choosy fussy selective
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “picky”:

  1. A selective
  2. B indiscriminate
  3. C careless
  4. D undiscerning
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A — selective. “picky” means adj. very careful or too careful about choosing or accepting things

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ child stubbornly refused to eat any vegetable that was green.

  1. A easygoing
  2. B picky
  3. C relaxed
  4. D careless
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B — picky. “picky” means adj. very careful or too careful about choosing or accepting things

Common questions about “picky”

What does “picky” mean?

picky — adj. very careful or too careful about choosing or accepting things. In Chinese: 挑剔的,难以取悦的.

How do you pronounce “picky”?

picky is pronounced /ˈpɪki/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pick · y.

How do you use “picky” in a sentence?

He is picky about what he eats. (他对吃的东西很挑剔。)

What are synonyms for “picky”?

choosy, fussy, selective — all close in meaning to picky (adj. very careful or too careful about choosing or accepting things).

Is “picky” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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