Question

Difficulty: MediumIsolated Word Synonyms

Match each uppercase vocabulary term with its exact direct synonym. Which pairings correctly associate each word with its corresponding meaning?

  • DORMANTInactive
  • RESOLUTEDetermined
  • PRAGMATICPractical
  • SUPERFLUOUSUnnecessary

Answer

DORMANT pairs with Inactive; RESOLUTE pairs with Determined; PRAGMATIC pairs with Practical; SUPERFLUOUS pairs with Unnecessary.
Each vocabulary term is paired with its precise semantic synonym: DORMANT means suspended in activity (Inactive), RESOLUTE means firm in purpose (Determined), PRAGMATIC means guided by practical considerations (Practical), and SUPERFLUOUS means exceeding what is needed (Unnecessary).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the semantic definition and grammatical form of each uppercase word.
All target terms are descriptive adjectives representing distinct states, dispositions, and attributes.
Establishing part of speech and primary denotation ensures accurate alignment with matching definitions.
2
Pair each isolated vocabulary word with its precise equivalent synonym.
DORMANT aligns with Inactive, RESOLUTE aligns with Determined, PRAGMATIC aligns with Practical, and SUPERFLUOUS aligns with Unnecessary.
Direct semantic equivalence links each target word unambiguously to its synonym.

Key Concept

Isolated Word Synonyms
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