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Example Question #2333 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Sarcastic
Bitter
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 #2334 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Real
Incorrect
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 #2335 : Synonyms
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Severe
Contemporary
Clean
Influential
Secretive
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
Predominant
Committed
Affectionate
Redacted
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 #2337 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Regular
Influential
Insignificant
Bothersome
Detailed
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #2338 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Easygoing
Insignificant
Opposite
Essential
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
Astounding
Aggravating
Baffling
Mesmerizing
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
Pale
Reserved
Important
Personable
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
Heavy
Practical
Considerable
Rough
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
Constructive
Capital
Pesky
Underlying
Violent
Underlying
Foundational means basic or underlying.
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