Question

Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
SEMANTIC
A) Mild – mannered
B) Pertaining to financial matters
C) Pertaining to meaning of words
D) Tenable

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are the words that are similar in meaning. To avoid the repetition of the word synonyms plays an important role. For example: the synonym of beautiful is lovely, pretty, stunning.

Complete step by step answer:
We have to find the meaning of semantics and the meaning of words that are given in the options. And both the words should have the same meaning or the exact sense.
The meaning of semantic is need or wish. And we have to find the correct answer from the options given whose meaning is the same as semantic.
Option A) Mild – mannered - is an incorrect answer because the meaning of mild – mannered is ‘gentle and not given to extremes of emotion’ and this is not a synonym of semantic. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option B) Pertaining to financial matters – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of pertaining to financial matters is ‘A financial matter is any matter relating to the principal's (the person who makes the enduring power of attorney or supportive attorney appointment) financial or property affairs’ and this is not a synonym of semantic. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option C) Pertaining to the meaning of words – is the correct answer because the meaning of pertaining to meaning of words is ‘concern or treat’ and this is the synonym of the semantic. As they can be used in place of each other because the meaning of both the words are similar. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option D) Tenable – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of tenable is ‘able to be defended against attack or criticism’ and this is not synonymous with semantic. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.

Thus, the correct option is (C).

Note:
Synonyms are the words that have similar meaning and antonyms are the words that are opposite in meaning. Antonym of semantic is incorrect. 'Semantic' means connected with the meanings of words. E.g. Words are a semantic unit that conveys meaning. 'Mild-mannered' means someone who is gentle and does not show extreme emotions. 'Tenable' means able to be defended successfully or held for a particular period of time. Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the given word.