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Example Question #1011 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Bitter
Minor
Trivial
Sarcastic
Essential
Essential
"Pivotal" means essential. "Trivial" and "minor" are antonyms of "pivotal." They each mean small and unimportant. "Bitter" can mean having a sharp taste, or be used to describe someone who is resentful.
Example Question #3091 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Principal
Real
Wrapped
Questionable
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 #3092 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Severe
Secretive
Influential
Contemporary
Clean
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 #3093 : Ssat Upper Level Verbal
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Cinematic
Committed
Predominant
Redacted
Affectionate
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 #2331 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Detailed
Regular
Bothersome
Influential
Insignificant
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #2191 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Aggressive
Essential
Opposite
Easygoing
Insignificant
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #2341 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Astounding
Belittling
Aggravating
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 #2342 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Talkative
Reserved
Personable
Important
Pale
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #2342 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Practical
Heavy
Considerable
Rough
Kind
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #2343 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Constructive
Pesky
Violent
Underlying
Capital
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
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