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Example Question #45 : Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
ABSTRUSE
Gifted
Incomprehensible
Slurred
Decadent
Gloomy
Incomprehensible
"Abstruse" means hard to understand. The best answer choice is "incomprehensible."
Example Question #1011 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
VITAL
essential
poignant
complete
troublesome
nurturing
essential
Vital means extremely important or essential.
Example Question #2187 : Identifying Synonyms
Choose the best synonym for the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
fundamental
rusty
antique
hungry
religious
fundamental
"Cardinal" (as an adjective) means of great importance, or fundamental.
Example Question #46 : 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
Asymmetrical
Contemporary
Pressing
Rainy
Amazing
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 #1012 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PIVOTAL
Bitter
Minor
Essential
Trivial
Sarcastic
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 #1013 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Incorrect
Principal
Real
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 #1014 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Clean
Influential
Secretive
Severe
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 #1015 : Synonyms: Adjectives And Adverbs
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
PARAMOUNT
Predominant
Committed
Cinematic
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 #2331 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Bothersome
Insignificant
Regular
Influential
Detailed
Influential
"Seminal" means innovative, original, or "influential."
Example Question #2332 : Synonyms
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
NEGLIGIBLE
Easygoing
Insignificant
Essential
Opposite
Aggressive
Insignificant
"Negligible" means so small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
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