Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Test Synonyms and Antonyms

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to AMBIGUOUS?

Accepted Answer

Unclear

Answer

Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation — unclear or uncertain. It is not related to hostility or generosity.

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to DILIGENT?

Accepted Answer

Hardworking

Answer

Diligent means showing careful and persistent effort — hardworking. It does not mean clever or honest specifically.

Question 3

Which word is the OPPOSITE of CONCISE?

Accepted Answer

Wordy

Answer

Concise means brief and to the point. Its antonym is wordy — using more words than necessary.

Question 4

Which word is closest in meaning to CANDID?

Accepted Answer

Frank

Answer

Candid means truthful and straightforward. Frank is the closest synonym — both mean honest and direct.

Question 5

Which word is the OPPOSITE of VOLATILE?

Accepted Answer

Stable

Answer

Volatile means liable to change rapidly and unpredictably. Its antonym is stable — steady and not prone to sudden change.

Civil Service Verbal Reasoning Practice Test