SCAT Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms 4

Question 1

Which word is most similar in meaning to TENACIOUS?

Accepted Answer

Persistent

Answer

Tenacious means keeping a firm hold and not giving up; 'persistent' best captures this quality.

Question 2

Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to GREGARIOUS?

Accepted Answer

Solitary

Answer

Gregarious means fond of company and sociable; its antonym is 'solitary,' meaning preferring to be alone.

Question 3

Which word is most similar in meaning to MELANCHOLY?

Accepted Answer

Gloomy

Answer

Melancholy means a deep, pensive sadness; 'gloomy' best reflects this somber feeling.

Question 4

Which word is OPPOSITE in meaning to LUCID?

Accepted Answer

Confused

Answer

Lucid means expressed clearly and easily understood; its antonym is 'confused,' meaning hard to follow.

Question 5

Which word is most similar in meaning to PRAGMATIC?

Accepted Answer

Practical

Answer

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically, so 'practical' is the best synonym.

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