ECAT — Engineering College Admission Test (UET)

ECAT English — Synonyms and Antonyms (Set 3)

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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 CLANDESTINE.

   • A. careless
   • B. public
   • C. friendly
   • D. secret ✓

   Answer: D. secret

   Explanation: Clandestine means kept secret, often because it is not allowed, i.e. secret.

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

   • A. base
   • B. edge
   • C. peak ✓
   • D. slope

   Answer: C. peak

   Explanation: The pinnacle is the highest point or the most successful moment, i.e. the peak.

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

   • A. ordinary ✓
   • B. excellent
   • C. unusual
   • D. terrible

   Answer: A. ordinary

   Explanation: Mediocre means of only average quality, i.e. ordinary.

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

   • A. punish
   • B. remind
   • C. annoy
   • D. please ✓

   Answer: D. please

   Explanation: To gratify is to give pleasure or satisfaction, i.e. please.

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

   • A. empty
   • B. weak
   • C. full ✓
   • D. clean

   Answer: C. full

   Explanation: Replete means filled or well supplied, i.e. full.

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

   • A. unimportant
   • B. huge
   • C. serious
   • D. hidden

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

   • A. distant
   • B. friendly
   • C. noisy
   • D. eager

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

   • A. solution
   • B. ritual
   • C. puzzle
   • D. disaster

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

   • A. rare
   • B. productive
   • C. famous
   • D. lazy

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

    • A. hasty
    • B. thorough
    • C. private
    • D. cheerful

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

    • A. cancel
    • B. postpone
    • C. hasten
    • D. demand

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

    • A. strengthen
    • B. weaken
    • C. hide
    • D. repeat

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

    • A. explain
    • B. hasten
    • C. cancel
    • D. delay

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

    • A. forget
    • B. argue
    • C. agree
    • D. refuse

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

    • A. strict
    • B. costly
    • C. loose
    • D. pleasant

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

    • A. thin
    • B. gentle
    • C. robust
    • D. elderly

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

    • A. assist
    • B. delay
    • C. block
    • D. observe

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

    • A. fragile
    • B. thin
    • C. flexible
    • D. dry

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

    • A. careless
    • B. fearful
    • C. alert
    • D. watchful

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

    • A. certain
    • B. sudden
    • C. remote
    • D. dangerous

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

    • A. thrive
    • B. prosper
    • C. bloom
    • D. decline

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

    • A. barren
    • B. wet
    • C. rich
    • D. green

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

    • A. cancel
    • B. forbid
    • C. establish
    • D. end

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

    • A. careless
    • B. generous
    • C. free
    • D. compulsory

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

    • A. loud
    • B. direct
    • C. vague
    • D. clear

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

    • A. scanty
    • B. poor
    • C. ample
    • D. small

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

    • A. kind
    • B. fair
    • C. slow
    • D. strict

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

    • A. praise
    • B. punish
    • C. blame
    • D. ignore

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

    • A. lavish
    • B. generous
    • C. wasteful
    • D. thrifty

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

    • A. unity
    • B. discord
    • C. rhythm
    • D. peace