Question

Difficulty: MediumIsolated Word Synonyms

Review the list of target vocabulary words and potential synonyms. Which synonym correctly corresponds to each target word?

  • AUGMENTEnlarge
  • COPIOUSAbundant
  • DISCORDDisagreement
  • TENACIOUSPersistent

Answer

AUGMENT pairs with Enlarge, COPIOUS pairs with Abundant, DISCORD pairs with Disagreement, and TENACIOUS pairs with Persistent.
Each vocabulary term matches its exact definition: AUGMENT means to increase or enlarge; COPIOUS means plentiful or abundant; DISCORD refers to friction or disagreement; and TENACIOUS means determined or persistent.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the meaning and part of speech of the verb AUGMENT.
AUGMENT means to make larger in size, extent, or quantity, pairing directly with 'Enlarge'.
Identifying the target word's grammatical function as a verb isolates action-based synonyms.
2
Determine the meaning and part of speech of the adjective COPIOUS.
COPIOUS describes a large quantity or ample supply, pairing directly with 'Abundant'.
Evaluating quantitative descriptors links abundance to the primary definition.
3
Determine the meaning and part of speech of the noun DISCORD.
DISCORD denotes active strife, friction, or disagreement between entities, pairing with 'Disagreement'.
Analyzing the negative prefix 'dis-' with the root indicates division or conflict.
4
Determine the meaning and part of speech of the adjective TENACIOUS.
TENACIOUS signifies unyielding adherence, determination, or persistence, pairing with 'Persistent'.
Connecting the root 'ten-' (to hold) leads directly to steadfast persistence.

Key Concept

Direct semantic association of isolated vocabulary across verbs, adjectives, and abstract nouns.
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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