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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.
PIVOTAL
Bitter
Sarcastic
Essential
Minor
Trivial
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 #2192 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Principal
Questionable
Wrapped
Real
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 #2193 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Influential
Clean
Secretive
Severe
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 #2194 : Identifying Synonyms
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 #2195 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Insignificant
Detailed
Regular
Bothersome
Influential
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #2196 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Easygoing
Aggressive
Essential
Insignificant
Opposite
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #2197 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Astounding
Mesmerizing
Baffling
Aggravating
Belittling
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 #2198 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Talkative
Important
Reserved
Pale
Personable
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #2199 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Practical
Kind
Considerable
Heavy
Rough
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #2200 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Pesky
Underlying
Constructive
Capital
Violent
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
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