CCAT - Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Antonyms and Synonyms Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following words is the most direct antonym for 'TACITURN'?

Accepted Answer

Garrulous

Answer

The word 'taciturn' describes someone who is reserved or says very little. 'Garrulous' means excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters, making it the most direct opposite.

Question 2

A project manager described the initial prototype as 'rudimentary'. Which word has the most similar meaning?

Accepted Answer

Basic

Answer

'Rudimentary' means involving or limited to basic principles. 'Basic' is the best synonym, as it also means fundamental or forming an essential starting point.

Question 3

Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE to the word 'MITIGATE'.

Accepted Answer

Aggravate

Answer

'Mitigate' means to make something bad less severe, serious, or painful. 'Aggravate' means to make a problem or offense worse or more serious, which is the direct opposite.

Question 4

An analyst's report was praised for its 'PERSPICUITY'. This means the report was:

Accepted Answer

Clear

Answer

'Perspicuity' refers to the quality of being easy to understand or lucid. Therefore, a report praised for its perspicuity would be very clear.

Question 5

Which of the following is a synonym for 'EPHEMERAL'?

Accepted Answer

Transient

Answer

'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. 'Transient' also means lasting only for a short time or impermanent, making it a direct synonym.

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CCAT - Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Antonyms and Synonyms Questions and Answers