CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 3

Question 1

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to EQUIVOCAL?

Accepted Answer

Clear

Answer

Equivocal means open to more than one interpretation; clear means unambiguous.

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to ARDUOUS?

Accepted Answer

Strenuous

Answer

Arduous means involving great effort and difficulty — synonymous with strenuous.

Question 3

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to INDOLENT?

Accepted Answer

Energetic

Answer

Indolent means wanting to avoid activity; energetic means full of energy — its opposite.

Question 4

Which word is closest in meaning to IMPEDE?

Accepted Answer

Hinder

Answer

Impede means to obstruct or slow progress — synonymous with hinder.

Question 5

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to TACITURN?

Accepted Answer

Garrulous

Answer

Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative; garrulous means excessively talkative — its opposite.

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