πŸ“ ACT Exam Prep

The word "pedantic" most nearly means:

A Creative and inspiring
B Excessively concerned with minor details or rules
C Humble and modest
D Brave and courageous

βœ“ Correct Answer: Option B

"Pedantic" means overly focused on academic rules and minor details in an annoying way.

πŸ’‘ Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The word "pedantic" most nearly means:" is Option B: Excessively concerned with minor details or rules.

The other options β€” A) Creative and inspiring, C) Humble and modest, D) Brave and courageous β€” are incorrect for this ACT Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Pedantic" means overly focused on academic rules and minor details in an annoying way.

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This 3-level ACT Exam Prep question from the Reading topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

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