Antonyms and Synonyms Flashcards
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Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to BENEVOLENT?
Answer: Malicious
Benevolent means well-meaning and kind; malicious means intending harm.
Which word is closest in meaning to LACONIC?
Answer: Brief
Laconic means using very few words — brief and concise.
Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to EPHEMERAL?
Answer: Permanent
Ephemeral means lasting a very short time; permanent means lasting indefinitely.
Which word is closest in meaning to PRAGMATIC?
Answer: Practical
Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically — practical.
Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to MAGNANIMOUS?
Answer: Petty
Magnanimous means very generous and forgiving; petty means small-minded and ungenerous.
Which word is closest in meaning to DISPARATE?
Answer: Different
Disparate means essentially different or distinct.