Question

Difficulty: EasyIsolated Word Synonyms

Which of the following choices provides the most accurate synonym for the word ABRUPT?

  1. A
    gradual
  2. suddenAnswer
  3. C
    corrupt
  4. D
    absent

Answer

sudden
The word 'abrupt' means happening suddenly or unexpectedly, without advance notice. Therefore, 'sudden' is the exact synonymous term.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary definition and grammatical form of the target word 'ABRUPT'.
The word 'abrupt' is an adjective meaning occurring rapidly, unexpectedly, or without notice.
Establishing the precise definition is necessary to find an accurate synonym.
2
Evaluate the choices to locate the equivalent adjective while ruling out antonyms and visual look-alikes.
'Sudden' directly matches 'abrupt', while 'gradual' is an antonym and 'corrupt' is an unrelated look-alike.
Semantic verification confirms the exact synonym.

Key Concept

Identifying direct isolated synonyms for adjectives while rejecting antonyms and false-cognate distractors.
Estimated Time:30s
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