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The word TENACIOUS most nearly means which of the following?

  1. A
    Yielding
  2. B
    Tenuous
  3. PersistentCevap
  4. D
    Ferocious

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Persistent
The adjective 'tenacious' means keeping a firm hold, persistent, or stubborn. 'Persistent' is the direct synonym as it describes an unwavering determination to continue.

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1
Analyze the target word
The word 'tenacious' comes from the Latin root 'tenere' (to hold) and describes holding firmly, maintaining a grip, or being determined and unyielding.
Identifying the root meaning and definition establishes the exact semantic target.
2
Evaluate the answer choices for a direct synonym
'Persistent' shares the precise meaning of continuing firmly in a course of action despite obstacles.
Standard isolated synonym questions require matching core definitions without shift in part of speech or meaning.

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Identifying isolated vocabulary synonyms through definition and root analysis
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