Question 205
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The scientist's PROFOUND discovery changed how we understand the brain.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Profound means very great or deep in effect. Deep is the closest.
Worth noting
Minor is the opposite, and profitable only shares the first letters.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "profound"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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