LANG ARTS UNIT 5 LESSON 7: USING PRECISE AND FORMAL LANGUAGE.
WHICH WORD IS CLOSEST IN MEANING TO THE WORD PRECISE?
a. related
b. specific
c. characteristic
d. formal
b. specific
The word closest in meaning to the word "precise" is b. specific.
To find the word closest in meaning to "precise," you can think about the definition and context of the word. "Precise" means to be exact or accurate in details, measurements, or language.
Option a. "related" does not have a similar meaning to "precise." It means to have a connection or association with something else.
Option b. "specific" is the closest word in meaning to "precise." It means to be detailed, clear, and exact.
Option c. "characteristic" means a distinguishing feature or quality, and it does not have a similar meaning to "precise."
Option d. "formal" means to follow conventional rules and manners, and it does not have a similar meaning to "precise."
Based on these explanations, the word closest in meaning to "precise" is b. specific.