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Example Question #2334 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Incorrect
Wrapped
Principal
Real
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 #2335 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Severe
Clean
Secretive
Contemporary
Influential
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 #2336 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Affectionate
Committed
Cinematic
Redacted
Predominant
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
Detailed
Regular
Insignificant
Bothersome
Influential
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
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.
NEGLIGIBLE
Essential
Opposite
Easygoing
Insignificant
Aggressive
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
Belittling
Mesmerizing
Astounding
Baffling
Aggravating
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
Personable
Important
Reserved
Pale
Talkative
Important
Prominent means well-known or famous.
Example Question #2343 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Rough
Considerable
Heavy
Practical
Kind
Considerable
Substantial means of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #2344 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Capital
Pesky
Violent
Underlying
Constructive
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
Example Question #2345 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Odd
Settled
Banal
Particular
Sly
Banal
Trivial means unimportant or banal
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