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Synonyms & Antonyms — Practice MCQs for CCAT

20 Questions Section A: Fundamentals English

Practice 20 Synonyms & Antonyms multiple-choice questions designed for CDAC CCAT exam preparation. Click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct option with detailed explanation.

Q1.
Choose the synonym of "Ubiquitous":
ARare
BOmnipresent
CUnique
DScarce
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Correct Answer: B — Omnipresent

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

Q2.
Choose the antonym of "Benevolent":
AKind
BGenerous
CMalevolent
DCharitable
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Correct Answer: C — Malevolent

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

Q3.
Choose the synonym of "Eloquent":
ASilent
BArticulate
CConfused
DHesitant
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Correct Answer: B — Articulate

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

Q4.
Choose the antonym of "Abundant":
APlentiful
BAmple
CScarce
DProfuse
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Correct Answer: C — Scarce

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

Q5.
Choose the synonym of "Meticulous":
ACareless
BPainstaking
CSloppy
DHasty
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Correct Answer: B — Painstaking

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

Q6.
Choose the antonym of "Verbose":
AWordy
BLengthy
CConcise
DRambling
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Correct Answer: C — Concise

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

Q7.
Choose the synonym of "Ephemeral":
APermanent
BTransient
CEternal
DLasting
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Correct Answer: B — Transient

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

Q8.
Choose the antonym of "Arduous":
ADifficult
BStrenuous
CEffortless
DDemanding
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Correct Answer: C — Effortless

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

Q9.
Choose the synonym of "Pragmatic":
AIdealistic
BPractical
CTheoretical
DVisionary
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Correct Answer: B — Practical

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

Q10.
Choose the antonym of "Ambiguous":
AVague
BUnclear
CExplicit
DObscure
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Correct Answer: C — Explicit

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

Q11.
Choose the synonym of "Candid":
ADeceptive
BFrank
CSecretive
DEvasive
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Correct Answer: B — Frank

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

Q12.
Choose the antonym of "Lethargic":
ASluggish
BDrowsy
CEnergetic
DLazy
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Correct Answer: C — Energetic

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

Q13.
Choose the synonym of "Inevitable":
AAvoidable
BUnavoidable
CPreventable
DOptional
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Correct Answer: B — Unavoidable

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

Q14.
Choose the antonym of "Trivial":
AInsignificant
BPetty
CSignificant
DMinor
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Correct Answer: C — Significant

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

Q15.
Choose the synonym of "Impeccable":
AFlawed
BFlawless
CDefective
DFaulty
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Correct Answer: B — Flawless

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

Q16.
Choose the antonym of "Audacious":
ABold
BDaring
CTimid
DBrave
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Correct Answer: C — Timid

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

Q17.
Choose the synonym of "Tedious":
AExciting
BMonotonous
CInteresting
DEngaging
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Correct Answer: B — Monotonous

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

Q18.
Choose the antonym of "Obsolete":
AOutdated
BArchaic
CModern
DAncient
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Correct Answer: C — Modern

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

Q19.
Choose the synonym of "Profound":
AShallow
BDeep
CSuperficial
DTrivial
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Correct Answer: B — Deep

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

Q20.
Choose the antonym of "Optimistic":
AHopeful
BPositive
CPessimistic
DConfident
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Correct Answer: C — Pessimistic

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