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Vocabulary: synonyms and antonyms
MDCAT · English · 10 questions
Name: ____________________ Date: ____________
Choose the word closest in meaning to BENEVOLENT.
- A Kind
- B Careless
- C Proud
- D Cruel
Choose the word opposite in meaning to SCARCE.
- A Rare
- B Abundant
- C Limited
- D Valuable
EPHEMERAL means:
- A Very ancient
- B Hard to see
- C Lasting a very short time
- D Extremely large
Choose the word closest in meaning to CANDID.
- A Polite
- B Frank
- C Nervous
- D Secretive
A METICULOUS worker is one who is:
- A Very careful about details
- B Easily distracted
- C Lazy
- D Always late
Choose the word opposite in meaning to EXPAND.
- A Grow
- B Stretch
- C Spread
- D Contract
Choose the word closest in meaning to PRAGMATIC.
- A Dreamy
- B Wasteful
- C Emotional
- D Practical
An OBSOLETE machine is one that is:
- A Very expensive
- B Brand new
- C No longer used or useful
- D Dangerous
Choose the word closest in meaning to DILIGENT.
- A Angry
- B Forgetful
- C Clever
- D Hardworking
Choose the word opposite in meaning to RELUCTANT.
- A Slow
- B Unwilling
- C Eager
- D Doubtful
Answer key
1. A, 2. B, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A, 6. D, 7. D, 8. C, 9. D, 10. C
Benevolent means well-meaning and kind, especially toward others.
Scarce means in short supply. Abundant means plentiful, so it is the opposite.
Something ephemeral lasts only a short while, like a morning mist.
A candid person says what they really think, openly and honestly.
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail.
To expand is to become larger. To contract is to become smaller.
A pragmatic person deals with things sensibly and realistically.
Obsolete means out of date and no longer in use.
A diligent person works with steady care and effort.
Reluctant means unwilling. Eager means keen and ready, so it is the opposite.