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Example Question #2335 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Incorrect
Real
Principal
Wrapped
Questionable
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 #2336 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Secretive
Influential
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 #2337 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Affectionate
Predominant
Cinematic
Committed
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 #51 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Regular
Detailed
Insignificant
Bothersome
Influential
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #2339 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Aggressive
Insignificant
Easygoing
Opposite
Essential
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
Example Question #52 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
CONFOUNDING
Astounding
Aggravating
Mesmerizing
Baffling
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 #53 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Personable
Reserved
Important
Talkative
Pale
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
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.
SUBSTANTIAL
Rough
Practical
Kind
Considerable
Heavy
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
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.
FUNDAMENTAL
Pesky
Violent
Underlying
Capital
Constructive
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
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.
TRIVIAL
Particular
Settled
Odd
Banal
Sly
Banal
Trivial means unimportant or banal
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