Direction: Select the word that is most SIMILAR in the meaning of the…
2026
Direction: Select the word that is most SIMILAR in the meaning of the underlined word.
His analysis was a creditable pioneering effort that has not received the dissemination it deserves.
- A.
Reprehensible
- B.
Laudable
- C.
Shameful
- D.
Pitiable
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Correct answer: B
Answer: Laudable
Explanation:
Creditable (adjective): deserving praise, approval, or recognition; worthy of credit.
In the sentence, a "creditable pioneering effort" means an effort that deserves praise or recognition.
Laudable (adjective): deserving praise; praiseworthy.
Because laudable also means deserving praise, it is the best synonym for creditable in this context.
Why the other choices are incorrect:
Reprehensible: means deserving blame or strong criticism — opposite of deserving praise.
Shameful: means deserving shame or disgrace — not a synonym of deserving praise.
Pitiable: means deserving pity or sympathy — does not match the sense of praise or recognition.
Conclusion: Laudable correctly matches the meaning of creditable in this sentence, so it is the appropriate choice.