Examkin

Soru

Zorluk: Çok zorIdentifying Synonym and Near-Synonym Pairs

Match each advanced GRE vocabulary term on the left with its precise functional synonym or near-synonym on the right based on semantic equivalence.

  • excoriatelambaste
  • equanimousunflappable
  • perfidioustreacherous
  • obdurateintransigent

Cevap

The correct pairings are: 'excoriate' matches with 'lambaste', 'equanimous' matches with 'unflappable', 'perfidious' matches with 'treacherous', and 'obdurate' matches with 'intransigent'.
Each vocabulary term is paired with its exact functional near-synonym sharing essential semantic components: 'excoriate' and 'lambaste' both mean to censure harshly; 'equanimous' and 'unflappable' both refer to calm composure; 'perfidious' and 'treacherous' both signify deceitfulness; and 'obdurate' and 'intransigent' both denote stubborn inflexibility.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Analyze the semantic meaning of 'excoriate' (to denounce or criticize harshly) and identify its functional near-synonym.
'excoriate' pairs with 'lambaste', which also signifies severe verbal criticism or scolding.
Both terms share the essential core of severe verbal condemnation.
2
Analyze the semantic meaning of 'equanimous' (even-tempered, tranquil under pressure) and identify its functional near-synonym.
'equanimous' pairs with 'unflappable', which describes staying cool and unperturbed.
Both words denote emotional stability and composure in challenging situations.
3
Analyze the semantic meaning of 'perfidious' (faithless, untrustworthy, engaging in betrayal) and identify its functional near-synonym.
'perfidious' pairs with 'treacherous', which denotes deceitfulness and breach of allegiance.
Both terms share the essential definition of deceitful disloyalty.
4
Analyze the semantic meaning of 'obdurate' (stubbornly unyielding, refusing to yield) and identify its functional near-synonym.
'obdurate' pairs with 'intransigent', which describes refusing to compromise or alter a stance.
Both words express immovable obstinacy.

Anahtar Kavram

Identifying precise synonym and near-synonym relationships between high-utility GRE vocabulary terms.
Tahmini Süre:1m 30s
Bu soruyu puanla

Konular

Identifying Synonym and Near-Synonym Pairs

Bu konudan daha fazla soru