FREE DAA Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms and Antonyms Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which word is a synonym for CANDID?

Accepted Answer

Frank

Answer

'Candid' means truthful and straightforward. 'Frank' also means open, honest, and direct in speech or writing. The other options are incorrect: 'Secretive' is an antonym, 'Vague' means unclear, and 'Polite' relates to manners, not necessarily honesty.

Question 2

Which word is an antonym for MITIGATE?

Accepted Answer

Aggravate

Answer

'To mitigate' means to make something bad less severe, serious, or painful. 'To aggravate' means to make a problem or offense worse or more serious. Therefore, 'aggravate' is the direct opposite.

Question 3

Which word is a synonym for UBIQUITOUS?

Accepted Answer

Widespread

Answer

'Ubiquitous' means present, appearing, or found everywhere. 'Widespread' similarly means found or distributed over a large area or number of people. 'Rare' is an antonym, while 'Hidden' and 'Local' have opposite meanings.

Question 4

Which word is an antonym for TACITURN?

Accepted Answer

Loquacious

Answer

'Taciturn' describes a person who is reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. The opposite would be someone who is talkative. 'Loquacious' means tending to talk a great deal; talkative.

Question 5

Which word is a synonym for PRAGMATIC?

Accepted Answer

Practical

Answer

'Pragmatic' means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. 'Practical' is the closest synonym, as it also refers to the actual doing or use of something rather than theory.

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FREE DAA Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms and Antonyms Questions and Answers