AMCAT Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Choose the word most similar in meaning to ALACRITY.
- Sluggishness
- Eagerness (Correct answer)
- Confusion
- Sorrow
Correct answer: Eagerness
Alacrity means brisk and cheerful readiness, so 'eagerness' is its closest synonym.
Question 2: Choose the ANTONYM of FRUGAL.
- Thrifty
- Careful
- Extravagant (Correct answer)
- Modest
Correct answer: Extravagant
Frugal means sparing in use of resources; its antonym is extravagant, meaning wastefully lavish.
Question 3: Choose the word most similar in meaning to LOQUACIOUS.
- Silent
- Talkative (Correct answer)
- Aggressive
- Shy
Correct answer: Talkative
Loquacious means tending to talk a great deal, making 'talkative' the best synonym.
Question 4: Choose the ANTONYM of LUCID.
- Clear
- Bright
- Obscure (Correct answer)
- Vivid
Correct answer: Obscure
Lucid means expressed clearly; its antonym is obscure, meaning unclear or difficult to understand.
Question 5: Choose the word most similar in meaning to OPULENT.
- Sparse
- Lavish (Correct answer)
- Dull
- Feeble
Correct answer: Lavish
Opulent means ostentatiously rich and luxurious, so 'lavish' is its closest synonym.
Question 6: Choose the ANTONYM of TRANSIENT.
- Brief
- Fleeting
- Permanent (Correct answer)
- Passing
Correct answer: Permanent
Transient means lasting only a short time; its antonym is permanent, meaning lasting indefinitely.
Question 7: Choose the word most similar in meaning to CANDID.
- Secretive
- Deceitful
- Frank (Correct answer)
- Reserved
Correct answer: Frank
Candid means truthful and straightforward, making 'frank' its closest synonym.
AMCAT Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms 2
Choose the word most similar in meaning to ALACRITY.