PI - Cognitive Assessment Antonym Identification Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is the most direct antonym for the word FRUGAL?

Accepted Answer

Extravagant

Answer

The word 'Frugal' means to be sparing or economical with money. 'Extravagant' means lacking restraint in spending money, which is the direct opposite. [6, 17] 'Thrifty' is a synonym. 'Generous' and 'Simple' are related but not direct antonyms.

Question 2

A project manager described the initial plan as AMBIGUOUS. Which word describes a plan with the opposite quality?

Accepted Answer

Clear

Answer

'Ambiguous' means unclear or open to more than one interpretation. [1, 12] The direct opposite is 'Clear', meaning easy to perceive, understand, or interpret. 'Vague' and 'Enigmatic' are synonyms of ambiguous. [4]

Question 3

Which word is the best antonym for ZEALOUS?

Accepted Answer

Apathetic

Answer

'Zealous' means having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective. 'Apathetic' means showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern, making it the most direct antonym. [10, 13, 23] 'Passionate', 'Diligent', and 'Energetic' are all closer in meaning to zealous.

Question 4

The CEO's memo about the changes was intentionally EPHEMERAL. What is the antonym of 'ephemeral'?

Accepted Answer

Permanent

Answer

'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time. [16, 18] The opposite is 'Permanent', which means lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely. [9, 27] 'Transient', 'Brief', and 'Momentary' are all synonyms.

Question 5

Which of the following is the opposite of TENACIOUS?

Accepted Answer

Yielding

Answer

'Tenacious' means holding firmly to a principle or course of action; persistent. [15] 'Yielding' means giving way to arguments, demands, or pressure, which is the direct opposite. [8, 15, 22] 'Persistent', 'Resolute', and 'Stubborn' are all synonyms of tenacious.

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PI - Cognitive Assessment Antonym Identification Questions and Answers