C2
gifted vs precocious vs talented
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| giftedadjective/ˈɡɪf.tɪd/ | Meaning having a natural ability to do something very well, especially from an early age | Goes with gifted child | Example He was gifted with a wonderful singing voice. |
| precociousadjective/prɪˈkoʊ.ʃəs/ | Meaning (of a child) showing skills or behaving in a way usually seen only in older people | Goes with precocious child | Example A precocious reader, she finished all the Harry Potter books at seven. |
| talentedadjective/ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/ | Meaning having a natural ability to do something well, especially in art, music or sport | Goes with talented musician | Example She is a talented pianist who started performing at the age of ten. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Her talent for the piano was clear at four.