ECAT — Engineering College Admission Test (UET)

ECAT English — Synonyms and Antonyms (Set 2)

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• 30 ECAT English

Sample questions with answers

The first 5 questions of this test, with the correct answer and explanation.

1. Q1. Choose the word closest in meaning to GULLIBLE.

   • A. extremely rude
   • B. highly intelligent
   • C. very suspicious
   • D. easily deceived ✓

   Answer: D. easily deceived

   Explanation: Gullible means easily tricked into believing something; 'very suspicious' is nearly opposite.

2. Q2. Choose the word closest in meaning to FURTIVE.

   • A. secretive ✓
   • B. friendly
   • C. open
   • D. careless

   Answer: A. secretive

   Explanation: Furtive means done quietly and secretly to avoid notice; 'open' is its opposite.

3. Q3. Choose the word closest in meaning to SCRUPULOUS.

   • A. impatient
   • B. very careful ✓
   • C. dishonest
   • D. careless

   Answer: B. very careful

   Explanation: Scrupulous means very careful and thorough, paying attention to every detail and to what is right.

4. Q4. Choose the word closest in meaning to NIMBLE.

   • A. clumsy
   • B. sleepy
   • C. heavy
   • D. agile ✓

   Answer: D. agile

   Explanation: Nimble means quick and light in movement, i.e. agile; 'clumsy' is its opposite.

5. Q5. Choose the word closest in meaning to FEASIBLE.

   • A. expensive
   • B. impossible
   • C. practicable ✓
   • D. unusual

   Answer: C. practicable

   Explanation: Feasible means possible to do easily or conveniently, i.e. practicable.

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6. Q6. Choose the word closest in meaning to GREGARIOUS.

   • A. shy
   • B. greedy
   • C. sociable
   • D. gloomy

7. Q7. Choose the word closest in meaning to HAUGHTY.

   • A. modest
   • B. cheerful
   • C. arrogant
   • D. nervous

8. Q8. Choose the word closest in meaning to LUCRATIVE.

   • A. profitable
   • B. illegal
   • C. risky
   • D. tiring

9. Q9. Choose the word closest in meaning to LETHARGIC.

   • A. careful
   • B. anxious
   • C. energetic
   • D. sluggish

10. Q10. Choose the word closest in meaning to DUBIOUS.

    • A. certain
    • B. doubtful
    • C. dangerous
    • D. famous

11. Q11. Choose the word closest in meaning to PRAGMATIC.

    • A. emotional
    • B. stubborn
    • C. idealistic
    • D. practical

12. Q12. Choose the word closest in meaning to REPLENISH.

    • A. repair
    • B. refill
    • C. empty
    • D. replace

13. Q13. Choose the word closest in meaning to DAUNTLESS.

    • A. helpless
    • B. restless
    • C. fearless
    • D. timid

14. Q14. Choose the word closest in meaning to VINDICATE.

    • A. clear of blame
    • B. forgive
    • C. punish
    • D. accuse

15. Q15. Choose the word closest in meaning to SOMBRE.

    • A. gloomy
    • B. careless
    • C. cheerful
    • D. noisy

16. Q16. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to ADVERSITY.

    • A. misfortune
    • B. difficulty
    • C. hardship
    • D. prosperity

17. Q17. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to AMIABLE.

    • A. likeable
    • B. unfriendly
    • C. pleasant
    • D. polite

18. Q18. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to BENIGN.

    • A. mild
    • B. harmful
    • C. harmless
    • D. gentle

19. Q19. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to COPIOUS.

    • A. ample
    • B. abundant
    • C. scanty
    • D. plentiful

20. Q20. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to DIMINISH.

    • A. lessen
    • B. decline
    • C. reduce
    • D. increase

21. Q21. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to EMINENT.

    • A. obscure
    • B. famous
    • C. distinguished
    • D. renowned

22. Q22. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to FRIVOLOUS.

    • A. playful
    • B. silly
    • C. trivial
    • D. serious

23. Q23. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to GENUINE.

    • A. sincere
    • B. fake
    • C. real
    • D. authentic

24. Q24. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to INDOLENT.

    • A. sluggish
    • B. industrious
    • C. idle
    • D. lazy

25. Q25. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to DESPONDENT.

    • A. hopeful
    • B. dejected
    • C. miserable
    • D. gloomy

26. Q26. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to OBLIVIOUS.

    • A. heedless
    • B. unconscious
    • C. unaware
    • D. aware

27. Q27. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to RIGID.

    • A. stiff
    • B. firm
    • C. strict
    • D. flexible

28. Q28. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to SPORADIC.

    • A. constant
    • B. occasional
    • C. irregular
    • D. scattered

29. Q29. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to INSOLENT.

    • A. respectful
    • B. rude
    • C. impudent
    • D. cheeky

30. Q30. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to TRANQUIL.

    • A. peaceful
    • B. quiet
    • C. calm
    • D. turbulent