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Difficulty: MediumIsolated Word Synonyms

Pair each bolded vocabulary word with the term that shares the closest equivalent meaning.

  • CANDIDFrank
  • ZEALOUSFervent
  • PLACIDSerene
  • FUTILEPointless

Answer

CANDID pairs with Frank; ZEALOUS pairs with Fervent; PLACID pairs with Serene; and FUTILE pairs with Pointless.
Each vocabulary term matches its exact semantic definition: CANDID means frank and honest; ZEALOUS means fervent and enthusiastic; PLACID means calm and serene; and FUTILE means pointless or unproductive.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the meaning of the adjective CANDID.
Identified that CANDID means truthful, open, and straightforward.
Match CANDID with 'Frank'.
2
Analyze the meaning of the adjective ZEALOUS.
Identified that ZEALOUS means having or showing intense enthusiasm and devotion.
Match ZEALOUS with 'Fervent'.
3
Analyze the meaning of the adjective PLACID.
Identified that PLACID means tranquil, undisturbed, and calm.
Match PLACID with 'Serene'.
4
Analyze the meaning of the adjective FUTILE.
Identified that FUTILE means serving no purpose or having no successful result.
Match FUTILE with 'Pointless'.

Key Concept

Direct semantic synonymy of isolated vocabulary words
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