Multiple choice Directions: Select the option which is the same in meaning. INORDINATE possessed from birth secret improper excessive Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Inordinate means excessive, immoderate, or beyond what is normal or reasonable. 'Excessive' is the correct synonym. Options A, B, and C are incorrect interpretations - 'inordinate' doesn't mean 'from birth', 'secret', or merely 'improper'.