AMCAT - Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Verbal Ability: Synonyms and Antonyms Questions and Answers

Question 1

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word 'FRUGALITY'.

Accepted Answer

Extravagance

Answer

Frugality means the quality of being economical with money or food. Extravagance, which means a lack of restraint in spending money, is its direct antonym. Economy, providence, and thrift are all synonyms for frugality.

Question 2

In the sentence, 'The team's performance was ABJECT, leading to a significant loss,' which of the following words is the best synonym for 'ABJECT'?

Accepted Answer

Miserable

Answer

The word 'abject' means experienced to the maximum degree, often in a negative context, implying a state of being utterly miserable or wretched. 'Miserable' is the closest synonym. The other options are antonyms.

Question 3

Which of the following is an antonym for the word 'ADAMANT'?

Accepted Answer

Flexible

Answer

'Adamant' means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind. 'Flexible' is the direct opposite, meaning capable of bending easily without breaking or willing to change or compromise. The other options are synonyms of adamant.

Question 4

A manager known for her 'ACRIMONY' would most likely be described by her employees as:

Accepted Answer

Bitter

Answer

'Acrimony' refers to bitterness or ill feeling. Therefore, a manager with this quality would be described as 'bitter'. 'Courteous', 'benevolent', and 'polite' are antonyms.

Question 5

Choose the word that best expresses the meaning of 'NEFARIOUS'.

Accepted Answer

Wicked

Answer

'Nefarious' means wicked or criminal. 'Wicked' is a direct synonym. 'Righteous', 'honorable', and 'virtuous' are all antonyms, describing morally good character.

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AMCAT - Aspiring Minds Computer Adaptive Verbal Ability: Synonyms and Antonyms Questions and Answers