Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms Flashcards

Choose the word most similar in meaning to ERUDITE.

Answer: Scholarly

Erudite means having or showing great knowledge or learning, so 'scholarly' is the best synonym.

Choose the ANTONYM of PLACID.

Answer: Turbulent

Placid means not easily upset or excited; its antonym is turbulent, meaning full of confusion and disorder.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to CORROBORATE.

Answer: Confirm

Corroborate means to confirm or give support to a statement, so 'confirm' is its closest synonym.

Choose the ANTONYM of LETHARGY.

Answer: Vigor

Lethargy means a lack of energy and enthusiasm; its antonym is vigor, meaning physical strength and energy.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to ACRIMONY.

Answer: Bitterness

Acrimony means bitterness or ill feeling, making 'bitterness' the closest synonym.

Choose the ANTONYM of OSTENTATIOUS.

Answer: Modest

Ostentatious means designed to impress or attract notice; its antonym is modest, meaning unassuming.

Choose the word most similar in meaning to SAGACIOUS.

Answer: Wise

Sagacious means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment, so 'wise' is the best synonym.