Question

Difficulty: EasyIsolated Word Synonyms

What word expresses the closest meaning to the capitalized term HAZARDOUS?

  1. A
    safe
  2. dangerousAnswer
  3. C
    haphazard
  4. D
    harsh

Answer

The word 'dangerous' is the direct synonym for 'HAZARDOUS'.
The adjective 'HAZARDOUS' denotes something that is full of risk or peril. 'Dangerous' is the precise synonym that shares this meaning.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Define the target vocabulary term 'HAZARDOUS'
Identified that 'HAZARDOUS' is an adjective meaning risky, perilous, or likely to cause harm.
Establishing the core definition allows direct comparison with the answer choices.
2
Evaluate the choices to find the exact equivalent adjective
'Dangerous' conveys the exact same meaning of presenting risk or potential harm.
Eliminates antonyms and visually similar distractors to isolate the accurate synonym.

Key Concept

Direct isolated adjective synonym identification
Estimated Time:30s
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