APT APT Word Knowledge and Verbal Aptitude 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'formidable' most nearly mean?
- Inspiring respect due to impressive strength (Correct answer)
- Easily overcome or defeated
- Friendly and approachable
- Weak and ineffective
Correct answer: Inspiring respect due to impressive strength
'Formidable' describes something that inspires fear or admiration due to its impressive power or capability.
Question 2: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'verbose'?
- Wordy
- Talkative
- Concise (Correct answer)
- Eloquent
Correct answer: Concise
'Verbose' means using more words than necessary, so 'concise,' meaning brief and clear, is the correct antonym.
Question 3: Select the word most similar in meaning to 'steadfast':
- Wavering and inconsistent
- Resolute and unwavering (Correct answer)
- Uncertain and doubtful
- Temporary and fleeting
Correct answer: Resolute and unwavering
'Steadfast' means resolutely firm and committed, which is synonymous with 'resolute and unwavering.'
Question 4: What does 'expedite' mean?
- To slow down a process deliberately
- To cancel an issued order
- To make a process happen more quickly (Correct answer)
- To add unnecessary complexity to a procedure
Correct answer: To make a process happen more quickly
'Expedite' means to cause something to happen sooner or more efficiently than normal.
Question 5: Which word best completes the analogy: COVERT is to OVERT as CONCEALED is to ___?
- Hidden
- Visible (Correct answer)
- Secret
- Underground
Correct answer: Visible
'Covert' (hidden/secret) is the antonym of 'overt' (open/observable), mirroring the relationship between 'concealed' and 'visible.'
Question 6: What does 'meticulous' mean?
- Showing great attention to detail and care (Correct answer)
- Acting impulsively without planning
- Being indifferent to outcomes
- Working quickly with little regard for accuracy
Correct answer: Showing great attention to detail and care
'Meticulous' means taking or showing extreme care about minute details, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.
Question 7: Choose the word most nearly the same in meaning as 'redundant':
- Absolutely necessary
- Critical and essential
- Superfluous and unnecessary (Correct answer)
- Urgently required
Correct answer: Superfluous and unnecessary
'Redundant' means no longer needed or serving no purpose, which closely matches 'superfluous,' meaning more than what is needed.
APT APT Word Knowledge and Verbal Aptitude 2
What does 'formidable' most nearly mean?