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Verbal Reasoning and Word Analogies Flashcards

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  1. The scientist's findings were considered SEMINAL in the field. Which word best means 'seminal'?

    Answer: Foundational

    'Seminal' means highly influential and forming the basis for future development, making 'foundational' the closest synonym.

  2. The CEO was known for her PRAGMATIC approach to business. 'Pragmatic' most nearly means:

    Answer: Practical

    'Pragmatic' means dealing with situations in a sensible, realistic way rather than following fixed theory or principles.

  3. His VERBOSE speech lost the audience's attention. 'Verbose' most nearly means:

    Answer: Wordy

    'Verbose' specifically means using more words than necessary, making 'wordy' the most precise synonym.

  4. The new policy was CONTENTIOUS among staff members. 'Contentious' most nearly means:

    Answer: Controversial

    'Contentious' means causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument, making 'controversial' the correct match.

  5. She gave an ELOQUENT speech at the ceremony. 'Eloquent' most nearly means:

    Answer: Fluent and persuasive

    'Eloquent' describes speech that is fluent, clearly expressed, and persuasive in effect.

  6. The data was AMBIGUOUS, making conclusions difficult. 'Ambiguous' most nearly means:

    Answer: Open to multiple interpretations

    'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation, creating uncertainty about the correct meaning.

  7. The professor was known for her METICULOUS research methods. 'Meticulous' most nearly means:

    Answer: Showing great attention to detail

    'Meticulous' means showing great care and precision, particularly regarding small details.