Words with cient/tient

After months of practice, Maya became proficient at playing the violin. What is the definition of 'Proficient'?

• Lacking something important or necessary

• The answer you get when you divide one number by another

• Good at something because of practice or skill

The plant looked weak because the soil was deficient in nutrients—it didn’t have enough of what the plant needed to grow. What is the definition of 'Deficient'?

• Lacking something important or necessary

• Good at something because of practice or skill

• Enough; as much as needed

When you divide 20 by 4, the quotient is 5. What is the definition of 'Quotient'?

• The answer you get when you divide one number by another

• Not working well; wasting time or resources

• Knowing everything; aware of all thoughts, feelings, and events

Luca grew impatient while waiting in line; he kept tapping his foot and checking his watch because he hated waiting. What is the definition of 'Impatient'?

• Good at something because of practice or skill

• Not willing to wait calmly; easily annoyed by delays

• Enough; as much as needed

We brought a sufficient amount of food for the trip—everyone had plenty to eat and no one went hungry. What is the definition of 'Sufficient'?

• Not working well; wasting time or resources

• Enough; as much as needed

• Doing something in a way that saves time, energy, or resources

The new dishwasher is so efficient that it uses less water and finishes the job in half the time. What is the definition of 'Efficient'?

• Doing something in a way that saves time, energy, or resources

• Lacking something important or necessary

• Not willing to wait calmly; easily annoyed by delays

Printing each page by hand was an inefficient method—it wasted time and energy compared to using a printer. What is the definition of 'Inefficient'?

• Good at something because of practice or skill

• Not working well; wasting time or resources

• Enough; as much as needed

Many scientists believe dolphins are sentient beings, meaning they can feel emotions and are aware of themselves. What is the definition of 'Sentient'?

• Lacking something important or necessary

• Doing something in a way that saves time, energy, or resources

• Able to feel things and be aware of self and surroundings

In the story, the omniscient narrator knew what every character was thinking, as if they could see everything at once. What is the definition of 'Omniscient'?

• Good at something because of practice or skill

• Not willing to wait calmly; easily annoyed by delays

• Knowing everything; aware of all thoughts, feelings, and events