Choose the correct synonyms of the following words: Insensate
2014
Choose the correct synonyms of the following words:
Insensate
- A.
Irreverent
- B.
Irrelevent
- C.
Inpatient
- 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.