Antonyms and Synonyms Worksheet

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This test covers the type of vocabulary questions found in Management Aptitude Test (MAT).

From the following list of words select the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.

1. The opposition condemned the election as an empty charade.

a) series

b) spate

c) sham

d) circus

2. Despite the fact that he was the company President, his powers were circumscribed.

a) Limited

b) Eroded

c) Entangled

d) Destroyed

3. Most of our politicians are only interested in serving a parochial self-interest.

a) Narrow-minded

b) Generous

c) Brave

d) Short-sighted

4. I was discomfited to find my boss in the disco.

a) Irritated

b) Embarrassed

c) Displeased

d) Disappointed

5. The physicist debunked the psychic's claims that he possessed supernatural powers.

a) Validated

b) Exposed

c) Dismissed

d) Approved

Questions 6 - 10

From the following list of words choose the one that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

6. The report was published in an obscure Hindi journal.

a) Well-known

b) Popular

c) Unknown

d) Respectable

7. We have carefully studied your explanation and it does not sound plausible.

a) Incoherent

b) Unconvincing

c) Undesirable

d) Impertinent

8. I am not used to a humdrum existence.

a) Exciting

b) Active

c) Stormy

d) Daring

9. We really wanted to know why she was looking so morose.

a) Healthy

b) Gloomy

c) Haggard

d) Cheerful

10. Only a pragmatic approach to these problems can solve them.

a) practical

b) diplomatic

c) theoretical

d) idealistic

Answers

1. Sham; 2. Limited; 3. Narrow-minded; 4. Embarrassed; 5. Exposed; 6. Well-known; 7. Unconvincing; 8. Exciting; 9. Cheerful; 10. Theoretical

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