ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Medium
A client expressed a <b>disparate</b> view on the project's direction, leading to a lengthy debate.
- ADistinct
- BConvergent
- CSimilar
- DHarmonious
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Distinct
Disparate means essentially different or dissimilar. Distinct is the best synonym among the choices.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Convergent implies coming together or tending toward a common point, opposite of disparate.
- C. Similar means having a likeness or resemblance, which is an antonym for disparate.
- D. Harmonious means forming a pleasing or consistent whole, opposite of disparate.
Disparate
Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.
- Often used to describe ideas, elements, or groups that are fundamentally unlike.
- Implies a lack of common ground or compatibility.
- Can lead to conflict or difficulty in integration.
Memory trick: DISPARate ideas are like DISPARate puzzle pieces.