CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to TRANQUIL?
- Serene
- Turbulent (Correct answer)
- Placid
- Mellow
Correct answer: Turbulent
Tranquil means calm and peaceful, so turbulent (chaotic, agitated) is its antonym.
Question 2: Which word is most similar in meaning to METICULOUS?
- Careless
- Hasty
- Thorough (Correct answer)
- Vague
Correct answer: Thorough
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail, which is closest in meaning to thorough.
Question 3: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to CONCEAL?
- Hide
- Reveal (Correct answer)
- Cover
- Suppress
Correct answer: Reveal
Conceal means to hide something, so reveal (to make known) is its antonym.
Question 4: Which word is most similar in meaning to FRUGAL?
- Lavish
- Thrifty (Correct answer)
- Generous
- Wasteful
Correct answer: Thrifty
Frugal means careful with money and avoiding waste, which is synonymous with thrifty.
Question 5: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to OBSOLETE?
- Outdated
- Ancient
- Current (Correct answer)
- Worn
Correct answer: Current
Obsolete means no longer in use or out of date, so current (up to date, in use) is its antonym.
Question 6: Which word is most similar in meaning to FURTIVE?
- Open
- Secretive (Correct answer)
- Bold
- Honest
Correct answer: Secretive
Furtive means done in a stealthy or secretive manner, making secretive the best synonym.
Question 7: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to BENEVOLENT?
- Kind
- Charitable
- Malicious (Correct answer)
- Generous
Correct answer: Malicious
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, so malicious (intending harm) is its antonym.
CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 4
Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to TRANQUIL?