The word "pertinent" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) relevant
(B) preceding
(C) insightful
(D) responsive
292. A decision-making worksheet begins with a succinct statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short- range ones.
The word "succinct" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) creative
(B) satisfactory
(C) personal
(D) concise
293. Focusing on long-range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to "What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?"
The word "revise" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) ask
(B) explain
(C) change
(D) predict
294. The ecosystems of the Earth provide an array of free public services that are essential for the support of civilizations.
The word "array" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) large number
(B) excess
(C) requirement
(D) model
295. They do know, however, that the theory once advanced in the nineteenth century --- that the productivity of the land can be infinitely increased by the application of capital, labor, and science --- is wrong.
The word "advanced" is closest in meaning to which of following?
(A) debated
(B) ignored
(C) proved
(D) proposed
