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Advanced Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms
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Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the stem word.
PENSIVE
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given to quiet reflection
💡 Explanation:
Pend/pens = load: Puytting load on one’s mind
Other words: Pendent, pendulum, suspend, expenditure. Someone who is pensive is generally in a quiet and reflective mood as it expresses thoughtfulness, usually marked by some sadness. Hence, option 3 is correct.