CCAT Antonyms and Synonyms 2

Question 1

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to BENEVOLENT?

Accepted Answer

Malicious

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kind; malicious means intending harm.

Question 2

Which word is closest in meaning to LACONIC?

Accepted Answer

Brief

Answer

Laconic means using very few words — brief and concise.

Question 3

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to EPHEMERAL?

Accepted Answer

Permanent

Answer

Ephemeral means lasting a very short time; permanent means lasting indefinitely.

Question 4

Which word is closest in meaning to PRAGMATIC?

Accepted Answer

Practical

Answer

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically — practical.

Question 5

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to MAGNANIMOUS?

Accepted Answer

Petty

Answer

Magnanimous means very generous and forgiving; petty means small-minded and ungenerous.

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