Deficient
adjectiveGMATMedium
Definition
not having enough of a specified quality
Example Usage
"The diet was deficient in vitamins."
Synonyms
lackinginadequateinsufficientwanting
Antonyms
sufficientadequate
Tags
#gmat#adjective#gmat#medium
How to Use "Deficient"
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Context
This word is commonly used in GMAT contexts. It's a medium level word.
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In Writing
Use "Deficient" to make your writing more precise. It works well in formal and academic contexts.
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Remember
Associate "Deficient" with its synonyms: lacking, inadequate, insufficient. This helps with recall.
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