Question

Choose the word nearest in meaning to the word given in capital letters: PRAGMATIC

• A. optimistic
• B. static
• C. practical
• D. forgive

Hint:

Think of ``pragmatic'' as the opposite of ``idealistic''.
A pragmatic person focuses on what actually works in the real world, which makes them highly ``practical''.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the word.
"Pragmatic" refers to dealing with problems in a realistic, sensible way based on actual conditions rather than theoretical ideals.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
"Optimistic" means hopeful about the future; "static" means unchanging; "forgive" is a verb and entirely unrelated.
Step 3: Choose the synonym.
"Practical" means focused on real-world application and feasibility, which is the closest synonym to pragmatic. \[ \boxed{\text{practical}} \]