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Example Question #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Wrapped
Questionable
Real
Principal
Incorrect
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 #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Clean
Severe
Influential
Secretive
Contemporary
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 #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Committed
Redacted
Predominant
Affectionate
Cinematic
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 #54 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Insignificant
Bothersome
Detailed
Influential
Regular
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #55 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Opposite
Essential
Easygoing
Aggressive
Insignificant
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #56 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Aggravating
Belittling
Astounding
Mesmerizing
Baffling
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 #57 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Reserved
Important
Talkative
Personable
Pale
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #58 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Considerable
Heavy
Kind
Rough
Practical
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #59 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Pesky
Capital
Violent
Constructive
Underlying
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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