SCAT Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms 2

Question 1

Which word is most similar in meaning to BENEVOLENT?

Accepted Answer

Charitable

Answer

Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly, which is closest in meaning to 'charitable.'

Question 2

Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to OBSTINATE?

Accepted Answer

Compliant

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Talkative

Answer

Loquacious means tending to talk a great deal, so 'talkative' is the best synonym.

Question 4

Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to FRUGAL?

Accepted Answer

Wasteful

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Brief

Answer

Ephemeral means lasting only a very short time, making 'brief' the closest synonym.

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