Multiple choice softskills communication

arcane

  1. covered passageway usually lined with shops

  2. mysterious

  3. belonging to the past

  4. primitive pattern
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Arcane means mysterious, secret, or understood by only a few - often referring to specialized knowledge or obscure practices. It describes something requiring hidden or exclusive understanding. Distractors include arcade (covered passageway), archaic (belonging to the past), and archetype (original pattern).

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the meaning of the word "arcane."

Option A) A covered passageway usually lined with shops - This option is incorrect because it does not accurately describe the meaning of the word "arcane." The correct term for a covered passageway lined with shops is "arcade."

Option B) Mysterious - This option is correct because "arcane" means mysterious or understood by only a few people. It refers to something that is secret or hidden.

Option C) Belonging to the past - This option is incorrect. The word "arcane" does not specifically indicate something belonging to the past.

Option D) Primitive pattern - This option is incorrect. The word "arcane" does not refer to a primitive pattern.

The correct answer is B) mysterious because it accurately describes the meaning of the word "arcane."

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