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Difficulty: EasyIdentifying Synonym and Near-Synonym Pairs

Match each vocabulary word on the left with its corresponding synonym or near-synonym on the right.

  • TaciturnReticent
  • EphemeralTransient
  • MendaciousUntruthful
  • CandidFrank

Answer

Taciturn matches Reticent; Ephemeral matches Transient; Mendacious matches Untruthful; Candid matches Frank.
Each word is matched with its accurate synonym based on core meanings: Taciturn pairs with Reticent (reserved), Ephemeral pairs with Transient (fleeting), Mendacious pairs with Untruthful (dishonest), and Candid pairs with Frank (direct and honest).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the definition of Taciturn
Taciturn means quiet and reserved, matching Reticent.
Both words describe a reluctance to speak freely.
2
Identify the definition of Ephemeral
Ephemeral means fleeting or short-lived, matching Transient.
Both terms describe brevity of duration.
3
Identify the definition of Mendacious
Mendacious means given to lying or false, matching Untruthful.
Both words denote dishonesty.
4
Identify the definition of Candid
Candid means straightforward and sincere, matching Frank.
Both terms describe openness and truthfulness in communication.

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Identifying Synonym and Near-Synonym Pairs
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