CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 4

Question 1

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to TRANQUIL?

Accepted Answer

Turbulent

Answer

Tranquil means calm and peaceful, so turbulent (chaotic, agitated) is its antonym.

Question 2

Which word is most similar in meaning to METICULOUS?

Accepted Answer

Thorough

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Reveal

Answer

Conceal means to hide something, so reveal (to make known) is its antonym.

Question 4

Which word is most similar in meaning to FRUGAL?

Accepted Answer

Thrifty

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Current

Answer

Obsolete means no longer in use or out of date, so current (up to date, in use) is its antonym.

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