ECAT — Engineering College Admission Test (UET)

ECAT English — Synonyms and Antonyms (Set 4)

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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 PROFICIENT.

   • A. skilled ✓
   • B. ambitious
   • C. fortunate
   • D. hesitant

   Answer: A. skilled

   Explanation: 'Proficient' means competent and skilled at doing something.

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

   • A. passionate ✓
   • B. hostile
   • C. gentle
   • D. indifferent

   Answer: A. passionate

   Explanation: 'Ardent' means showing strong feeling or enthusiasm.

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

   • A. struggling
   • B. generous
   • C. thriving ✓
   • D. ambitious

   Answer: C. thriving

   Explanation: 'Prosperous' means successful and flourishing, especially financially.

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

   • A. calm ✓
   • B. dull
   • C. shy
   • D. cheerful

   Answer: A. calm

   Explanation: 'Placid' means peaceful and not easily disturbed.

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

   • A. cruel
   • B. cautious
   • C. stubborn
   • D. shrewd ✓

   Answer: D. shrewd

   Explanation: 'Astute' means clever in judging situations and acting to one's advantage.

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

   • A. strange
   • B. costly
   • C. joyful
   • D. ordinary

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

   • A. extremely dangerous
   • B. very valuable
   • C. lasting only a short time
   • D. firmly established

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

   • A. cheerful
   • B. aggressive
   • C. cowardly
   • D. secretive

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

   • A. confuse
   • B. provoke
   • C. ignore
   • D. pacify

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

    • A. done in complete secrecy
    • B. done with great enthusiasm
    • C. done routinely without real interest
    • D. done with great care

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

    • A. too small to matter
    • B. obvious
    • C. enormous
    • D. harmful

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

    • A. doubtful
    • B. harmful
    • C. uncommon
    • D. unavoidable

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

    • A. measure
    • B. use up
    • C. refill
    • D. protect

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

    • A. generous
    • B. scanty
    • C. plentiful
    • D. bitter

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

    • A. severe and plain
    • B. luxurious
    • C. wealthy
    • D. cheerful

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

    • A. dense
    • B. narrow
    • C. poor
    • D. scattered

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

    • A. motivate
    • B. warn
    • C. ignore
    • D. punish

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

    • A. rivalry
    • B. distance
    • C. friendship
    • D. anger

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

    • A. convenient
    • B. inadequate
    • C. abundant
    • D. costly

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

    • A. careless
    • B. joyful
    • C. energetic
    • D. subdued

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

    • A. victory
    • B. challenge
    • C. defeat
    • D. celebration

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

    • A. separate
    • B. escape
    • C. spread
    • D. converge

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

    • A. detailed
    • B. straightforward
    • C. technical
    • D. lengthy

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

    • A. biased
    • B. honest
    • C. neutral
    • D. fair

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

    • A. maintain
    • B. impair
    • C. display
    • D. improve

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

    • A. oppose
    • B. delay
    • C. prevent
    • D. facilitate

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

    • A. useless
    • B. essential
    • C. excessive
    • D. costly

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

    • A. envy
    • B. hate
    • C. ignore
    • D. admire

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

    • A. delicate
    • B. sturdy
    • C. light
    • D. valuable

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

    • A. wealthy
    • B. thrifty
    • C. careless
    • D. generous