Question 209
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The detective noticed a SUBTLE change in the man's voice.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Subtle means small and not easy to notice. Slight is the closest.
Worth noting
Obvious is the opposite: easy to notice.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "subtle"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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