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Which word is closest in meaning to CAUTIOUS?

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The answer is B. Cautious means taking care to avoid danger or mistakes. Of the five choices, careful means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of cautious: the meaning stays the same. Try each choice in a sentence in place of the word. The one that keeps the meaning is the answer.

Which word is closest in meaning to ENTIRE?

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The answer is C. Entire means with no part left out. Of the five choices, whole means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of entire: the meaning stays the same. Two choices can feel close. Pick the one that would mean exactly the same in most sentences.

Which word is closest in meaning to FREQUENTLY?

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The answer is B. Frequently means many times. Of the five choices, often means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of frequently: the meaning stays the same. Two choices can feel close. Pick the one that would mean exactly the same in most sentences.

Which word is closest in meaning to LOCATE?

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The answer is E. Locate means to discover where something is. Of the five choices, find means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of locate: the meaning stays the same. Watch out for the opposite: it is often included to catch a quick reader.

Which word is closest in meaning to TIDY?

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The answer is A. Tidy means in good order, with things put away. Of the five choices, neat means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of tidy: the meaning stays the same. Watch out for the opposite: it is often included to catch a quick reader.

Which word is closest in meaning to WANDER?

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The answer is C. Wander means to walk about with no particular aim. Of the five choices, roam means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of wander: the meaning stays the same. Two choices can feel close. Pick the one that would mean exactly the same in most sentences.

Which word is closest in meaning to SCARCE?

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The answer is E. Scarce means hard to find because there is little of it. Of the five choices, rare means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of scarce: the meaning stays the same. Two choices can feel close. Pick the one that would mean exactly the same in most sentences.

Which word is closest in meaning to DAMP?

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The answer is D. Damp means slightly wet. Of the five choices, moist means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of damp: the meaning stays the same. Watch out for the opposite: it is often included to catch a quick reader.

Which word is closest in meaning to TALE?

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The answer is D. Tale means an account of events, real or made up. Of the five choices, story means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of tale: the meaning stays the same. If you are not sure what the word means, think of a sentence you have heard it in.

Which word is closest in meaning to GLAD?

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The answer is C. Glad means pleased about something. Of the five choices, happy means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of glad: the meaning stays the same. If you are not sure what the word means, think of a sentence you have heard it in.

Which word is closest in meaning to HURRY?

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The answer is C. Hurry means to go or do something quickly. Of the five choices, rush means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of hurry: the meaning stays the same. Two choices can feel close. Pick the one that would mean exactly the same in most sentences.

Which word is closest in meaning to SOB?

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The answer is E. Sob means to cry noisily. Of the five choices, cry means the same, so it is the answer. Try it in a sentence in place of sob: the meaning stays the same. Watch out for the opposite: it is often included to catch a quick reader.

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