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Example Question #2192 : Identifying Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Real
Incorrect
Principal
Questionable
Wrapped
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
Secretive
Severe
Clean
Influential
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
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 #2195 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Insignificant
Regular
Detailed
Influential
Bothersome
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
Insignificant
Aggressive
Opposite
Essential
Easygoing
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
Belittling
Baffling
Mesmerizing
Aggravating
Astounding
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
Personable
Reserved
Pale
Important
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
Kind
Heavy
Considerable
Rough
Practical
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
Violent
Underlying
Constructive
Capital
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
Example Question #2201 : Identifying Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Settled
Sly
Banal
Particular
Odd
Banal
Trivial means unimportant or banal
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