Which word best matches the definition: The way in which something is organized?

• A. Status
• B. Steadfast
• C. Structure
• D. Stereotype

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is understanding a word that names how things are arranged. Structure means the arrangement or framework of parts and how they are organized or put together. For example, you can talk about the structure of a report or the structure of a building, both referring to how the components fit and support one another. Status refers to the current condition or position, not how something is organized. Steadfast describes firmness or loyalty, not organization. A stereotype is an oversimplified belief about a group, unrelated to arrangement. Because it captures the sense of how parts are put together and organized, the best match is structure.