APT APT Word Knowledge and Verbal Aptitude 2

Question 1

What does 'formidable' most nearly mean?

Accepted Answer

Inspiring respect due to impressive strength

Answer

'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'?

Accepted Answer

Concise

Answer

'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':

Accepted Answer

Resolute and unwavering

Answer

'Steadfast' means resolutely firm and committed, which is synonymous with 'resolute and unwavering.'

Question 4

What does 'expedite' mean?

Accepted Answer

To make a process happen more quickly

Answer

'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 ___?

Accepted Answer

Visible

Answer

'Covert' (hidden/secret) is the antonym of 'overt' (open/observable), mirroring the relationship between 'concealed' and 'visible.'

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