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Example Question #51 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
CARDINAL
Principal
Questionable
Wrapped
Real
Incorrect
Principal
"Cardinal" meansprincipalorof chief importance, so "principal" is the correct answer. None of the other words are close in meaning to "cardinal": "wrapped" meanscovered; "real" meansauthentic; "questionable" meansdebatable; and "incorrect" meanswrongornot true.
Example Question #52 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Synonyms: Select the one word or phrase whose meaning is closest to the word in capital letters.
SEMINAL
Clean
Severe
Contemporary
Influential
Secretive
Influential
"Seminal" meansinfluential,formative, orprimary, so "influential" is the correct answer. None of the other answers are close in meaning to "seminal": "severe" meansharsh;"clean" meanstidy, "secretive" meansprivate; and "contemporary" meanscurrent.
Example Question #53 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
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" meansmost important,and the correct answer "predominant" means最重要的是,强大的或明显的. The other choices do not have similar definitions: "cinematic" meansrelating to films, "affectionate" meansloving, "redacted" meanscensored, and "committed" meansobligated.
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
Influential
Detailed
Insignificant
Bothersome
Regular
Influential
"Seminal" meansinnovative,original, or "influential."
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.
NEGLIGIBLE
Aggressive
Opposite
Essential
Easygoing
Insignificant
Insignificant
"Negligible" meansso small it's not worth considering, or "insignificant."
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.
CONFOUNDING
Mesmerizing
Astounding
Aggravating
Belittling
Baffling
Baffling
"Confounding"meansconfusing and difficult to figure out. "Baffling"meanspuzzling. Given how similar "confounding"and "baffling"are in meaning, they are synonyms.
Example Question #57 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
PROMINENT
Pale
Talkative
Important
Personable
Reserved
Important
Prominentmeans well-known or famous.
Example Question #58 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SUBSTANTIAL
Rough
Heavy
Practical
Kind
Considerable
Considerable
Substantialmeans of considerable importance or worth.
Example Question #59 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
FUNDAMENTAL
Underlying
Pesky
Constructive
Violent
Capital
Underlying
Foundationalmeans basic or underlying.
Example Question #60 :Synonyms: Adjectives Describing Authenticity, Understanding, And Importance
Select the answer choice that is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters.
TRIVIAL
Odd
Particular
Banal
Sly
Settled
Banal
Trivialmeans unimportant or banal