SCAT Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which word is most similar in meaning to BENEVOLENT?
- Charitable (Correct answer)
- Hostile
- Indifferent
- Greedy
Correct answer: Charitable
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, which is closest in meaning to 'charitable.'
Question 2: Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to OBSTINATE?
- Stubborn
- Compliant (Correct answer)
- Rigid
- Unyielding
Correct answer: Compliant
Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change; its antonym is 'compliant,' meaning willing to yield.
Question 3: Which word is most similar in meaning to LOQUACIOUS?
- Silent
- Talkative (Correct answer)
- Mysterious
- Timid
Correct answer: Talkative
Loquacious means tending to talk a great deal, so 'talkative' is the best synonym.
Question 4: Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to FRUGAL?
- Thrifty
- Economical
- Wasteful (Correct answer)
- Careful
Correct answer: Wasteful
Frugal means careful and sparing with money; its antonym is 'wasteful,' meaning spending excessively.
Question 5: Which word is most similar in meaning to EPHEMERAL?
- Eternal
- Brief (Correct answer)
- Significant
- Solid
Correct answer: Brief
Ephemeral means lasting only a very short time, making 'brief' the closest synonym.
Question 6: Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to SERENE?
- Calm
- Peaceful
- Turbulent (Correct answer)
- Quiet
Correct answer: Turbulent
Serene means calm and untroubled; its antonym is 'turbulent,' meaning marked by conflict or disorder.
Question 7: Which word is most similar in meaning to CANDID?
- Secretive
- Frank (Correct answer)
- Deceptive
- Polite
Correct answer: Frank
Candid means truthful and straightforward, making 'frank' the best synonym.
SCAT Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms 2
Which word is most similar in meaning to BENEVOLENT?