2004 · Q23
SYNONYMS
Directions (For the following 5 items): Each of the following five items consists of a word in capital letters, followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
23. COGENT
General EnglishSynonyms
- AForceful
- BObjectionable
- CExceptional
- DFalse
Explanation
COGENT describes an argument that is clear, logical and convincing — one that compels assent. Its closest synonym here is FORCEFUL (in the sense of a forceful argument). "Objectionable", "exceptional" and "false" do not capture logical persuasiveness.