Which word best means "important; pertinent"?

• A. Relevant
• B. Candid
• C. Non sequitur
• D. Disdain

Answer: (A)

The main idea tested here is recognizing a synonym for "important; pertinent." A word that fits best is one that specifically means closely connected to the matter at hand or applicable to the topic—precisely what "pertinent" conveys.

Relevant means directly related to the subject being discussed or considered, making it important in the context because it helps address the issue at hand and matters for the argument or decision.

Candid describes honesty or frankness, not importance or relevance. Non sequitur refers to a statement that doesn’t logically follow from what came before, which is about logic, not pertinence. Disdain means a feeling of contempt or scorn, which has nothing to do with being related to the topic.

So, the best word is the one that clearly signals connection and applicability to the issue at hand. That’s why it’s the right choice.