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Difficulty: MediumIdentifying Synonym and Near-Synonym Pairs

Match each formal GRE vocabulary word on the left with its most precise functional near-synonym on the right.

  • ProfligateExtravagant
  • EquanimousComposed
  • SycophanticObsequious
  • ReconditeEsoteric

Answer

'Profligate' pairs with 'Extravagant', 'Equanimous' pairs with 'Composed', 'Sycophantic' pairs with 'Obsequious', and 'Recondite' pairs with 'Esoteric'.
Each vocabulary term matches its exact semantic counterpart: 'profligate' denotes reckless wastefulness ('extravagant'); 'equanimous' denotes emotional stability under pressure ('composed'); 'sycophantic' denotes servile flattery ('obsequious'); and 'recondite' denotes specialized or obscure knowledge ('esoteric').

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the core definition of 'Profligate'
'Profligate' means recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources.
Find its semantic counterpart on the right, which is 'Extravagant'.
2
Analyze the core definition of 'Equanimous'
'Equanimous' means calm and composed, especially under stress.
Find its semantic counterpart on the right, which is 'Composed'.
3
Analyze the core definition of 'Sycophantic'
'Sycophantic' means behaving in an obsequious or fawning manner toward influential individuals.
Find its semantic counterpart on the right, which is 'Obsequious'.
4
Analyze the core definition of 'Recondite'
'Recondite' means dealing with profound, obscure, or little-known subject matter.
Find its semantic counterpart on the right, which is 'Esoteric'.

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Identifying Synonym and Near-Synonym Pairs
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