Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Synonyms and Antonyms 4

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to DETRIMENTAL?

Accepted Answer

Harmful

Answer

Detrimental means causing harm or damage. Harmful is the closest synonym. It is the opposite of beneficial.

Question 2

Which word is the OPPOSITE of ARDUOUS?

Accepted Answer

Easy

Answer

Arduous means involving or requiring strenuous effort — very difficult. Its antonym is easy — requiring little effort.

Question 3

Which word is closest in meaning to INTEGRITY?

Accepted Answer

Honesty

Answer

Integrity means the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Honesty is the closest synonym.

Question 4

Which word is the OPPOSITE of RELUCTANT?

Accepted Answer

Willing

Answer

Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant. Its antonym is willing — ready and happy to do something.

Question 5

Which word is closest in meaning to UNANIMOUS?

Accepted Answer

United

Answer

Unanimous means fully in agreement — all members holding the same view. United captures the sense of complete agreement.

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test