CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to BENEVOLENT?
- Kind
- Malicious (Correct answer)
- Generous
- Gentle
Correct answer: Malicious
Benevolent means well-meaning and kind; malicious means intending harm.
Benevolent means well-wishing and describes someone kind and charitable. Malicious means having a desire to cause harm or suffering, making it the direct antonym.
Question 2: Which word is closest in meaning to LACONIC?
- Wordy
- Brief (Correct answer)
- Emotional
- Relaxed
Correct answer: Brief
Laconic means using very few words — brief and concise.
Laconic derives from 'Laconia,' the region of ancient Sparta, whose inhabitants were known for terse speech. The word means using very few words — synonymous with brief or concise.
Question 3: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to EPHEMERAL?
- Fleeting
- Transparent
- Permanent (Correct answer)
- Delicate
Correct answer: Permanent
Ephemeral means lasting a very short time; permanent means lasting indefinitely.
Ephemeral describes something short-lived or transitory. Its antonym is permanent, which describes something lasting or enduring indefinitely.
Question 4: Which word is closest in meaning to PRAGMATIC?
- Idealistic
- Practical (Correct answer)
- Rigid
- Theoretical
Correct answer: Practical
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically — practical.
Pragmatic describes an approach based on practical considerations rather than theoretical ideals. It is synonymous with practical, realistic, and sensible.
Question 5: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to MAGNANIMOUS?
- Generous
- Petty (Correct answer)
- Brave
- Humble
Correct answer: Petty
Magnanimous means very generous and forgiving; petty means small-minded and ungenerous.
Magnanimous describes generosity and nobility of spirit, especially in forgiving enemies. Petty describes someone small-minded, ungenerous, or overly concerned with trivial matters — its antonym.
Question 6: Which word is closest in meaning to DISPARATE?
- Similar
- Different (Correct answer)
- Desperate
- Equal
Correct answer: Different
Disparate means essentially different or distinct.
Disparate describes things that are fundamentally different from each other in kind or quality. It is synonymous with 'different' or 'dissimilar.' It should not be confused with 'desperate,' which means feeling hopelessness.
CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 2
Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to BENEVOLENT?