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Example Question #2331 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABSTRUSE
Slurred
Gifted
Incomprehensible
Decadent
Gloomy
Incomprehensible
"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."
Example Question #2332 : Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VITAL
complete
nurturing
essential
poignant
troublesome
essential
Vital means extremely important or essential.
Example Question #1015 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
antique
rusty
fundamental
hungry
religious
fundamental
"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.
Example Question #47 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
EXIGENT
Amazing
Contemporary
Asymmetrical
Rainy
Pressing
Pressing
"Exigent" means urgent or pressing. So, "pressing" is the correct answer because it is the answer choice closest in meaning to "exigent."
Example Question #48 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Essential
Trivial
Bitter
Sarcastic
Minor
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 #2332 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Questionable
Wrapped
Incorrect
Real
Principal
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 #2333 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Influential
Secretive
Contemporary
Severe
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 #2334 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Cinematic
Committed
Predominant
Affectionate
Redacted
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 #2335 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Bothersome
Insignificant
Detailed
Influential
Regular
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #2336 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Easygoing
Essential
Insignificant
Aggressive
Opposite
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
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