CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is most similar in meaning to LETHARGIC?
- Energetic
- Sluggish (Correct answer)
- Alert
- Eager
Correct answer: Sluggish
Lethargic means lacking energy or enthusiasm, which is closest in meaning to sluggish.
Question 2: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to ELOQUENT?
- Articulate
- Fluent
- Inarticulate (Correct answer)
- Persuasive
Correct answer: Inarticulate
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speech, so inarticulate (unable to express oneself clearly) is its antonym.
Question 3: Which word is most similar in meaning to INDIFFERENT?
- Passionate
- Apathetic (Correct answer)
- Excited
- Concerned
Correct answer: Apathetic
Indifferent means having no particular interest or concern, which is synonymous with apathetic.
Question 4: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to RIGID?
- Firm
- Stiff
- Flexible (Correct answer)
- Hard
Correct answer: Flexible
Rigid means unable to bend or be forced out of shape, so flexible (able to bend easily) is its antonym.
Question 5: Which word is most similar in meaning to AGGRAVATE?
- Soothe
- Worsen (Correct answer)
- Relieve
- Calm
Correct answer: Worsen
Aggravate means to make a problem or situation worse, which is synonymous with worsen.
Question 6: Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to VERBOSE?
- Wordy
- Lengthy
- Concise (Correct answer)
- Elaborate
Correct answer: Concise
Verbose means using more words than necessary, so concise (brief and to the point) is its antonym.
Question 7: Which word is most similar in meaning to DILIGENT?
- Lazy
- Industrious (Correct answer)
- Careless
- Idle
Correct answer: Industrious
Diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work, which is synonymous with industrious.
CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 5
Which word is most similar in meaning to LETHARGIC?