PI - Cognitive Assessment Antonym Identification 2

Question 1

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to BENEVOLENT:

Accepted Answer

Malevolent

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly. Malevolent means having or showing a wish to do evil to others — the direct opposite.

Question 2

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to EPHEMERAL:

Accepted Answer

Permanent

Answer

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Permanent means lasting or intended to last indefinitely — the direct opposite.

Question 3

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to LOQUACIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Taciturn

Answer

Loquacious means very talkative. Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative — the direct opposite.

Question 4

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to EXACERBATE:

Accepted Answer

Alleviate

Answer

Exacerbate means to make a problem or situation worse. Alleviate means to make it less severe — the direct opposite.

Question 5

Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to COPIOUS:

Accepted Answer

Meager

Answer

Copious means abundant in supply or quantity. Meager means lacking in quantity or quality — the direct opposite.

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