Choose the correct synonyms of the following words: Insensate

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Choose the correct synonyms of the following words:
 Insensate

  1. A.

    Irreverent

  2. B.

    Irrelevent

  3. C.

    Inpatient

  4. D.

    Indifferent

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Correct answer: D

Correct synonym: Indifferent

Meaning of "insensate": lacking physical sensation or emotional responsiveness; unfeeling or unconcerned.

  • Why 'Indifferent' matches: both words convey a lack of feeling or emotional concern, making it an appropriate synonym.

  • Why 'Irreverent' is incorrect: it means disrespectful or lacking reverence, which is about attitude toward authority or tradition, not about feeling or sensation.

  • Why the misspelled 'Irrelevent' is incorrect: the intended word 'irrelevant' means unrelated or not important, which does not match 'insensate'. Also note the correct spelling is 'irrelevant'.

  • Why 'Inpatient' is incorrect: it refers to a hospital patient or (if confused with 'impatient') someone who cannot wait; neither sense means unfeeling or lacking sensation.

Tip: When choosing synonyms, check the core meaning of the target word (emotional responsiveness vs. relation/relevance vs. respect) to eliminate distractors.

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