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Example Question #2191 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Wrapped
Principal
Real
Incorrect
Questionable
Principal
"Cardinal" means principal or of chief importance, so "principal" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "cardinal": "wrapped" means covered; "real" means authentic; "questionable" means debatable; and "incorrect" means wrong or not true.
Example Question #2192 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Secretive
Severe
Clean
Contemporary
Influential
Influential
"Seminal" means influential, formative, or primary, so "influential" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "seminal": "severe" means harsh; "clean" means tidy, "secretive" means private; and "contemporary" means current.
Example Question #2193 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Predominant
Redacted
Affectionate
Cinematic
Committed
Predominant
"Paramount" means most important, and the correct answer "predominant" means most important, powerful, or noticeable. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "cinematic" means relating to films, "affectionate" means loving, "redacted" means censored, and "committed" means obligated.
Example Question #1021 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Regular
Influential
Detailed
Insignificant
Bothersome
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #1022 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Insignificant
Opposite
Essential
Aggressive
Easygoing
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #1023 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Mesmerizing
Belittling
Astounding
Baffling
Aggravating
Baffling
"Confounding" means confusing and difficult to figure out. "Baffling" means puzzling. Given how similar "confounding" and "baffling" are in meaning, they are synonyms.
Example Question #1024 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Personable
Talkative
Reserved
Important
Pale
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #1025 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Considerable
Heavy
Practical
Kind
Rough
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #1026 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Underlying
Constructive
Violent
Capital
Pesky
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
Example Question #2342 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Banal
Odd
Sly
Settled
Particular
Banal
Trivial means unimportant or banal
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