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2481. choose the option closest in meaning to analogous

  • A. Incomparable
  • B. Different
  • C. consonant
  • D. Alter

Explanation: is the most appropriate choice. "Consonant" can mean in harmony or agreement, and in this context, it can convey a sense of similarity or analogy.

Correct answer: consonant

2482. choose the option closest in meaning to apportion

  • A. Praise
  • B. admire
  • C. Brief
  • D. Administer

Explanation: Administer is the most appropriate choice. "Administer" can mean to manage or distribute, which aligns with the concept of apportioning something.

Correct answer: Administer

2483. choose the option closest in meaning to arable:

  • A. Uncultivable
  • B. Alry
  • C. cultivable
  • D. Pundit

Explanation: "Arable" and "cultivable" both refer to land that is suitable for cultivation and agriculture.

Correct answer: cultivable

2484. choose the option closest in meaning to arbiter:

  • A. Praise
  • B. Mediator
  • C. Immeasurable
  • D. Judge

Explanation: the meaning of someone who has the authority to make decisions or judgments like an arbiter.

Correct answer: Judge

2485. choose the option closest in meaning to arrogate:

  • A. Assume
  • B. Cede
  • C. Surrender
  • D. Abandon

Explanation: is the most appropriate choice. "Arrogate" means to claim or seize without justification, and assume also involves taking on something, often without concrete evidence or authority.

Correct answer: Assume

2486. choose the option closest in meaning to artful:

  • A. Cane
  • B. Articulate
  • C. adroit
  • D. Detective

Explanation: means skillful and clever in handling situations, and it aligns with the idea of being artful.

Correct answer: adroit

2487. choose the option closest in meaning to ascribable:

  • A. Untraceable
  • B. Fond
  • C. Undetectable
  • D. Detectable

Explanation: is the most appropriate choice as it aligns with the meaning of "ascribable." If something is ascribable, it means it can be detected or attributed to a specific cause.

Correct answer: Detectable

2488. choose the option closest in meaning to astute:

  • A. Incisive
  • B. Senseless
  • C. Rash
  • D. heedless

Explanation: Incisive is the most appropriate choice. "Astute" and "incisive" both suggest keen perception, intelligence, and the ability to understand things quickly and accurately.

Correct answer: Incisive

2489. choose the option closest in meaning to barbaric:

  • A. Tender
  • B. Savage
  • C. Temperate
  • D. placid

Explanation: is the most appropriate choice. "Barbaric" and "savage" both convey a sense of brutality, cruelty, or lack of civilization.

Correct answer: Savage

2490. choose the option closest in meaning to bashful:

  • A. Shy
  • B. Accelerative
  • C. headlong
  • D. Brazen

Explanation: is the most appropriate choice. "Bashful" and "shy" both describe a reluctance to draw attention to oneself, often due to timidity or modesty.

Correct answer: Shy