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

Question 1

Choose the word that is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'ESOTERIC'.

Accepted Answer

Commonplace

Answer

The word 'Esoteric' means something that is intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. 'Commonplace' means ordinary or widely known, which is the direct opposite. 'Abstruse', 'Arcane', and 'Recondite' are all synonyms for 'Esoteric'.

Question 2

The manager's 'PERSPICACIOUS' observations during the meeting helped the team solve a complex problem. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'PERSPICACIOUS'?

Accepted Answer

Astute

Answer

'Perspicacious' means having a ready insight into and understanding of things. 'Astute' shares this meaning of being sharp and mentally keen. 'Ignorant', 'Dull', and 'Oblivious' are antonyms.

Question 3

Select the word that is an ANTONYM for 'GARRULOUS'.

Accepted Answer

Taciturn

Answer

'Garrulous' means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. 'Taciturn' means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. The other options, 'Talkative', 'Loquacious', and 'Voluble', are all synonyms for 'Garrulous'.

Question 4

Her 'EPHEMERAL' success was exciting, but it did not last long. Which word is the best SYNONYM for 'EPHEMERAL' as used in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

Transient

Answer

'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. 'Transient' also means lasting only for a short time or temporary. 'Permanent', 'Enduring', and 'Eternal' are all antonyms.

Question 5

Which of the following is the most suitable ANTONYM for the word 'ALLEVIATE'?

Accepted Answer

Aggravate

Answer

'Alleviate' means to make a problem, suffering, or deficiency less severe. 'Aggravate' means to make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious. 'Mitigate', 'Assuage', and 'Relieve' are all synonyms for 'Alleviate'.

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