Question

directions: match the definition to the correct word.

1. carefree

a. freewheeling b. fundamental c. freakish

1. the most essential or most basic part

a. faulty b. fraudulent c. fundamental

1. thrilling, exciting, stimulating

a. gamulous b. galvanizing c. gracious

1. relating to old age

a. gerrymander b. geriatric c. ingenious

1. supposed; related to a hypothesis

a. hypocritical b. hyperactive c. hypothetical

Explanation:

1. Match the definition to the synonym from the options. "Carefree" aligns with "freewheeling" which means casual and unconstrained.
2. "Most essential or basic" is the direct definition of "fundamental".
3. "Thrilling, exciting, stimulating" matches "galvanizing", which means rousing or energizing.
4. "Relating to old age" is the definition of "geriatric", a term focused on elderly-related matters.
5. "Supposed; related to a hypothesis" corresponds to "hypothetical", which means based on a hypothesis or assumption.

Answer:

1. A. freewheeling
2. C. fundamental
3. B. galvanizing
4. B. geriatric
5. C. hypothetical