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Difficulty: EasyIdentifying Synonym and Near-Synonym Pairs

Match each vocabulary term on the left with the option on the right that serves as its closest synonym.

  • FastidiousMeticulous
  • MagnanimousGenerous
  • BellicosePugnacious
  • ObsequiousSycophantic

Answer

'Fastidious' pairs with 'Meticulous', 'Magnanimous' pairs with 'Generous', 'Bellicose' pairs with 'Pugnacious', and 'Obsequious' pairs with 'Sycophantic'.
Each vocabulary term on the left directly corresponds in primary definition to its respective paired word on the right.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the term 'Fastidious'.
Recognize that it means highly attentive to detail and accuracy.
Matching it with 'Meticulous' correctly establishes the near-synonym relationship.
2
Examine the term 'Magnanimous'.
Recognize that it refers to being forgiving or noble towards rivals or subordinates.
Matching it with 'Generous' pairs words sharing core elements of nobility and kindness.
3
Examine the term 'Bellicose'.
Recognize that it denotes demonstrating aggression and a willingness to fight.
Matching it with 'Pugnacious' identifies the correct aggressive synonym.
4
Examine the term 'Obsequious'.
Recognize that it describes servile fawning or excessive praise.
Matching it with 'Sycophantic' connects the two terms representing fawning submissiveness.

Key Concept

Identifying Synonym and Near-Synonym Pairs
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