Synonyms & Antonyms - Practice MCQs for CCAT

Correct Answer: C - Omnipresent

"Ubiquitous" means present, appearing, or found everywhere. "Omnipresent" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: C - Malevolent

"Benevolent" means well-meaning and kindly. "Malevolent" means having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Correct Answer: A - Articulate

"Eloquent" means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. "Articulate" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: B - Scarce

"Abundant" means existing in large quantities. "Scarce" means insufficient or in short supply.

Correct Answer: D - Painstaking

"Meticulous" means showing great attention to detail. "Painstaking" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: B - Concise

"Verbose" means using more words than needed. "Concise" means brief and to the point.

Correct Answer: B - Transient

"Ephemeral" means lasting for a very short time. "Transient" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: B - Effortless

"Arduous" means involving great effort. "Effortless" means requiring no effort.

Correct Answer: B - Practical

"Pragmatic" means dealing with things sensibly and realistically. "Practical" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: A - Explicit

"Ambiguous" means open to more than one interpretation. "Explicit" means stated clearly and in detail.

Correct Answer: A - Frank

"Candid" means truthful and straightforward. "Frank" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: D - Energetic

"Lethargic" means lacking energy. "Energetic" means showing great activity or vitality.

Correct Answer: D - Unavoidable

"Inevitable" means certain to happen. "Unavoidable" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: D - Significant

"Trivial" means of little importance. "Significant" means sufficiently important.

Correct Answer: C - Flawless

"Impeccable" means without fault. "Flawless" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: D - Timid

"Audacious" means showing willingness to take bold risks. "Timid" means lacking courage.

Correct Answer: B - Monotonous

"Tedious" means too long or dull. "Monotonous" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: B - Modern

"Obsolete" means no longer in use. "Modern" means relating to the present time.

Correct Answer: B - Deep

"Profound" means very great or intense. "Deep" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: D - Pessimistic

"Optimistic" means hopeful about the future. "Pessimistic" means expecting the worst.

Correct Answer: D - Compelling

"Cogent" means clear, logical, and convincing. "Compelling" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: C - Turbulent

"Tranquil" means free from disturbance. "Turbulent" means characterized by disorder.

Correct Answer: B - Exonerate

"Vindicate" means to clear of blame. "Exonerate" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: C - Unproductive

"Prolific" means producing much output. "Unproductive" is the opposite.

Correct Answer: B - Persistent

"Tenacious" means holding firmly. "Persistent" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: B - Reclusive

"Gregarious" means fond of company. "Reclusive" means avoiding company.

Correct Answer: C - Clear

"Lucid" means expressed clearly. "Clear" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: A - Extravagant

"Frugal" means sparing or economical. "Extravagant" means lacking restraint in spending.

Correct Answer: C - Adaptable

"Resilient" means able to recover quickly. "Adaptable" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: C - Abstemious

"Voracious" means wanting large quantities. "Abstemious" means moderate in consumption.

Correct Answer: D - Covert

"Clandestine" means kept secret. "Covert" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: A - Vigilant

"Complacent" means self-satisfied. "Vigilant" means keeping careful watch.

Correct Answer: B - Belittle

"Disparage" means to regard as being of little worth. "Belittle" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: C - Loquacious

"Taciturn" means uncommunicative. "Loquacious" means very talkative.

Correct Answer: D - Improve

"Ameliorate" means to make better. "Improve" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: A - Petty

"Magnanimous" means very generous. "Petty" means narrow-minded.

Correct Answer: A - Destructive

"Pernicious" means having a harmful effect. "Destructive" is similar.

Correct Answer: A - Modest

"Ostentatious" means designed to impress. "Modest" means unassuming.

Correct Answer: A - Aggravate

"Exacerbate" means to make worse. "Aggravate" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: D - Forthcoming

"Reticent" means not revealing thoughts. "Forthcoming" means willing to share.

Correct Answer: C - Shrewd

"Astute" means having sharp judgment. "Shrewd" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: A - Open-minded

"Dogmatic" means laying down principles as undeniable. "Open-minded" is the opposite.

Correct Answer: C - Uncertain

"Precarious" means not securely held. "Uncertain" has a similar meaning.

Correct Answer: A - Luxurious

"Austere" means severe in manner. "Luxurious" means extremely comfortable.

Correct Answer: B - Unceasing

"Incessant" means continuing without pause. "Unceasing" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: A - Homogeneous

"Disparate" means essentially different. "Homogeneous" means of the same kind.

Correct Answer: C - Impulsive

"Impetuous" means acting quickly without thought. "Impulsive" is the same.

Correct Answer: A - Despondent

"Sanguine" means optimistic. "Despondent" means in low spirits.

Correct Answer: D - Corroborate

"Substantiate" means to provide evidence. "Corroborate" has the same meaning.

Correct Answer: D - Deliberate

"Fortuitous" means happening by chance. "Deliberate" means done consciously.

Correct Answer: B - Just beginning

"Inchoate" means newly begun and not fully formed. "Just beginning" is the closest synonym.

Correct Answer: B - Clear

"Equivocal" means open to more than one interpretation. Its opposite is "clear".

Correct Answer: C - Stubborn

"Obdurate" means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

Correct Answer: C - Verbose

"Laconic" means using few words. "Verbose" means using too many words.

Correct Answer: C - Destructive

"Pernicious" means having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way.

Correct Answer: C - Stimulating

"Soporific" means tending to induce sleep. The opposite is "stimulating".

Correct Answer: B - Defiant

"Recalcitrant" means resisting authority or control. "Defiant" is closest.

Correct Answer: C - Stingy

"Munificent" means very generous. Its antonym is "stingy".

Correct Answer: B - Insightful

"Perspicacious" means having keen mental perception and understanding.

Correct Answer: C - Invigorate

"Enervate" means to weaken or reduce energy. "Invigorate" means to strengthen or energize.