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Jeff_999 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
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Here is a question nothing about grammar. (Sorry I was supposed to put it in the vocabulary board.)
ZEALOUS: ENTHUSIASTIC::
A. pedantic: educated
B. flamboyant: stylish
C. cautious: prudent
D. pious: virtuous
E. idolatrous: devoted
The given answer is E. I don't get it. Why is choice C not taken into account?
ZEALOUS: ENTHUSIASTIC::
A. pedantic: educated
B. flamboyant: stylish
C. cautious: prudent
D. pious: virtuous
E. idolatrous: devoted
The given answer is E. I don't get it. Why is choice C not taken into account?
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Sorry, Jeff, I don't get it? How is C not taken into account?
- Sorry, Jeff, I don't get it?
- How is C not taken into account?
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Hi Jeff,
I'm just a learner like you, but I'd like to take a stab at it.
Looks like the pairing contains two similar words, with the first word being a stronger version of the second. Zealous also implies something slightly excessive.
In this case, I think E is a good pick.
Just my 2 cents, by the way.
I'm just a learner like you, but I'd like to take a stab at it.
Looks like the pairing contains two similar words, with the first word being a stronger version of the second. Zealous also implies something slightly excessive.
In this case, I think E is a good pick.
Just my 2 cents, by the way.
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Looks like the pairing also has something to do with one's emotional state about something.
Just my 2 cents, again
Just my 2 cents, again
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with the first word being a stronger version of the second
Thank you! Now I got it. ‘Idolatrous’ IS concerning the excessive devotion to something.
As for the choice C, I just had a thought popped up. Could prudent be a stronger version of cautious like what you said, based on “prude” implying someone who is excessively concerned with app
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Hi Jeff,
I am wondering if the pairing also has something to do with feelings (rather than our rational side, like being prudent)
ZEALOUS: ENTHUSIASTIC
A. pedantic: educated
B. flamboyant: stylish
C. cautious: prudent
D. pious: virtuous
E. idolatrous: devoted
I am wondering if the pairing also has something to do with feelings (rather than our rational side, like being prudent)
ZEALOUS: ENTHUSIASTIC
A. pedantic: educated
B. flamboyant: stylish
C. cautious: prudent
D. pious: virtuous
E. idolatrous: devoted
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She didn't have much time, and it was not prudent to be so cautious in answering the questions.
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