AMCAT - Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

Choose the word that is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'ESOTERIC'.

Accepted Answer

Commonplace

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Abstruse

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Arcane

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Recondite

Question 2

The manager's 'PERSPICACIOUS' observations during the meeting helped the team solve a complex problem. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'PERSPICACIOUS'?

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Astute

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Ignorant

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Dull

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Oblivious

Question 3

Select the word that is an ANTONYM for 'GARRULOUS'.

Accepted Answer

Taciturn

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Talkative

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Loquacious

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Voluble

Question 4

Her 'EPHEMERAL' success was exciting, but it did not last long. Which word is the best SYNONYM for 'EPHEMERAL' as used in this sentence?

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Transient

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Permanent

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Enduring

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Eternal

Question 5

Which of the following is the most suitable ANTONYM for the word 'ALLEVIATE'?

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Aggravate

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Mitigate

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Assuage

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Relieve

Question 6

The politician's speech was filled with 'PLATITUDES' and lacked any real substance. Choose the best SYNONYM for 'PLATITUDES'.

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Clichés

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Profundities

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Coinages

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Nuances