AMCAT Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Choose the word most similar in meaning to BENEVOLENT.
- Cruel
- Charitable (Correct answer)
- Jealous
- Indifferent
Correct answer: Charitable
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, so 'charitable' is the best synonym.
Question 2: Choose the ANTONYM of VERBOSE.
- Wordy
- Lengthy
- Concise (Correct answer)
- Elaborate
Correct answer: Concise
Verbose means using more words than needed; its antonym is concise, meaning brief and to the point.
Question 3: Choose the word most similar in meaning to VINDICTIVE.
- Forgiving
- Vengeful (Correct answer)
- Generous
- Passive
Correct answer: Vengeful
Vindictive means having a strong desire for revenge, making 'vengeful' its closest synonym.
Question 4: Choose the ANTONYM of SERENE.
- Calm
- Peaceful
- Tranquil
- Agitated (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Agitated
Serene means calm and peaceful; its antonym is agitated, meaning troubled or disturbed.
Question 5: Choose the word most similar in meaning to METICULOUS.
- Careless
- Precise (Correct answer)
- Vague
- Hasty
Correct answer: Precise
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, so 'precise' is the best synonym.
Question 6: Choose the ANTONYM of IMPEDE.
- Hinder
- Block
- Obstruct
- Facilitate (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Facilitate
Impede means to delay or prevent; its antonym is facilitate, meaning to make easier.
Question 7: Choose the word most similar in meaning to ZEALOUS.
- Apathetic
- Passionate (Correct answer)
- Timid
- Reluctant
Correct answer: Passionate
Zealous means having great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause, making 'passionate' the best synonym.
AMCAT Verbal Ability: Synonyms & Antonyms 3
Choose the word most similar in meaning to BENEVOLENT.