PI - Cognitive Assessment Antonym Identification Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is the most direct antonym for the word FRUGAL?
- Thrifty
- Generous
- Extravagant (Correct answer)
- Simple
Correct answer: Extravagant
The word 'Frugal' means to be sparing or economical with money. 'Extravagant' means lacking restraint in spending money, which is the direct opposite. [6, 17] 'Thrifty' is a synonym. 'Generous' and 'Simple' are related but not direct antonyms.
Question 2: A project manager described the initial plan as AMBIGUOUS. Which word describes a plan with the opposite quality?
- Vague
- Clear (Correct answer)
- Complex
- Enigmatic
Correct answer: Clear
'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to more than one interpretation. [1, 12] The direct opposite is 'Clear', meaning easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. 'Vague' and 'Enigmatic' are synonyms of ambiguous. [4]
Question 3: Which word is the best antonym for ZEALOUS?
- Passionate
- Apathetic (Correct answer)
- Diligent
- Energetic
Correct answer: Apathetic
'Zealous' means having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective. 'Apathetic' means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern, making it the most direct antonym. [10, 13, 23] 'Passionate', 'Diligent', and 'Energetic' are all closer in meaning to zealous.
Question 4: The CEO's memo about the changes was intentionally EPHEMERAL. What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?
- Permanent (Correct answer)
- Transient
- Brief
- Momentary
Correct answer: Permanent
'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. [16, 18] The opposite is 'Permanent', which means lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. [9, 27] 'Transient', 'Brief', and 'Momentary' are all synonyms.
Question 5: Which of the following is the opposite of TENACIOUS?
- Persistent
- Resolute
- Stubborn
- Yielding (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Yielding
'Tenacious' means holding firmly to a principle or course of action; persistent. [15] 'Yielding' means giving way to arguments, demands, or pressure, which is the direct opposite. [8, 15, 22] 'Persistent', 'Resolute', and 'Stubborn' are all synonyms of tenacious.
Question 6: A report detailed the CLANDESTINE activities of a rival company. Which word is an antonym for 'clandestine'?
- Secret
- Covert
- Overt (Correct answer)
- Hidden
Correct answer: Overt
'Clandestine' means kept secret or done secretively. [2, 5] 'Overt' means done or shown openly; not secret or hidden, making it the direct antonym. [3, 19] 'Secret', 'Covert', and 'Hidden' are all synonyms.
PI - Cognitive Assessment Antonym Identification Questions and Answers
Which of the following is the most direct antonym for the word FRUGAL?