AMCAT - Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms Questions and Answers 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Choose the word that is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'ESOTERIC'.
- Abstruse
- Commonplace (Correct answer)
- Arcane
- Recondite
Correct answer: Commonplace
The word 'Esoteric' means something that is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. 'Commonplace' means ordinary or widely known, which is the direct opposite. 'Abstruse', 'Arcane', and 'Recondite' are all synonyms for 'Esoteric'.
Question 2: The manager's 'PERSPICACIOUS' observations during the meeting helped the team solve a complex problem. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'PERSPICACIOUS'?
- Ignorant
- Dull
- Astute (Correct answer)
- Oblivious
Correct answer: Astute
'Perspicacious' means having a ready insight into and understanding of things. 'Astute' shares this meaning of being sharp and mentally keen. 'Ignorant', 'Dull', and 'Oblivious' are antonyms.
Question 3: Select the word that is an ANTONYM for 'GARRULOUS'.
- Talkative
- Loquacious
- Voluble
- Taciturn (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Taciturn
'Garrulous' means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. 'Taciturn' means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. The other options, 'Talkative', 'Loquacious', and 'Voluble', are all synonyms for 'Garrulous'.
Question 4: Her 'EPHEMERAL' success was exciting, but it did not last long. Which word is the best SYNONYM for 'EPHEMERAL' as used in this sentence?
- Transient (Correct answer)
- Permanent
- Enduring
- Eternal
Correct answer: Transient
'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. 'Transient' also means lasting only for a short time or temporary. 'Permanent', 'Enduring', and 'Eternal' are all antonyms.
Question 5: Which of the following is the most suitable ANTONYM for the word 'ALLEVIATE'?
- Mitigate
- Aggravate (Correct answer)
- Assuage
- Relieve
Correct answer: Aggravate
'Alleviate' means to make a problem, suffering, or deficiency less severe. 'Aggravate' means to make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious. 'Mitigate', 'Assuage', and 'Relieve' are all synonyms for 'Alleviate'.
Question 6: The politician's speech was filled with 'PLATITUDES' and lacked any real substance. Choose the best SYNONYM for 'PLATITUDES'.
- Profundities
- Coinages
- Nuances
- Clichés (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Clichés
A 'Platitude' is a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful. 'Clichés' are phrases or opinions that are overused and betray a lack of original thought, which is very similar in meaning. 'Profundities' are deep insights, the opposite of platitudes.
AMCAT - Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms Questions and Answers 1
Choose the word that is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'ESOTERIC'.