Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms Flashcards

Choose the word most similar in meaning to BENEVOLENT.

Answer: Charitable

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, so 'charitable' is the best synonym.

Choose the ANTONYM of VERBOSE.

Answer: Concise

Verbose means using more words than needed; its antonym is concise, meaning brief and to the point.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to VINDICTIVE.

Answer: Vengeful

Vindictive means having a strong desire for revenge, making 'vengeful' its closest synonym.

Choose the ANTONYM of SERENE.

Answer: Agitated

Serene means calm and peaceful; its antonym is agitated, meaning troubled or disturbed.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to METICULOUS.

Answer: Precise

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, so 'precise' is the best synonym.

Choose the ANTONYM of IMPEDE.

Answer: Facilitate

Impede means to delay or prevent; its antonym is facilitate, meaning to make easier.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to ZEALOUS.

Answer: Passionate

Zealous means having great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause, making 'passionate' the best synonym.