ECAT — Engineering College Admission Test (UET)

ECAT English — Synonyms and Antonyms (Set 7)

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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 CHICANERY.

   • A. charity
   • B. bravery
   • C. trickery ✓
   • D. courtesy

   Answer: C. trickery

   Explanation: 'Chicanery' means the use of clever tricks to deceive.

2. Q2. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to INTRANSIGENT.

   • A. ruthless
   • B. stubborn
   • C. flexible ✓
   • D. furious

   Answer: C. flexible

   Explanation: 'Intransigent' means unwilling to change one's position, so the opposite is flexible.

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

   • A. crowded
   • B. mountainous
   • C. roundabout ✓
   • D. dangerous

   Answer: C. roundabout

   Explanation: A 'circuitous' route is indirect and longer than necessary.

4. Q4. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to LANGUID.

   • A. melancholy
   • B. slender
   • C. energetic ✓
   • D. sluggish

   Answer: C. energetic

   Explanation: 'Languid' means slow and lacking energy; the opposite is energetic.

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

   • A. suspicious
   • B. disinterested
   • C. respectful ✓
   • D. aggressive

   Answer: C. respectful

   Explanation: 'Deferential' describes polite submission to another's wishes or status.

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6. Q6. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to SQUALID.

   • A. expensive
   • B. spotless
   • C. ancient
   • D. overcrowded

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

   • A. valuable
   • B. harmful
   • C. expensive
   • D. fragile

8. Q8. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to UNASSUMING.

   • A. hesitant
   • B. trustworthy
   • C. pretentious
   • D. talkative

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

   • A. concealed
   • B. ordinary
   • C. shocking
   • D. harmless

10. Q10. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to DEFT.

    • A. clumsy
    • B. swift
    • C. skilful
    • D. cautious

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

    • A. release
    • B. burden
    • C. assist
    • D. reward

12. Q12. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to CANTANKEROUS.

    • A. enthusiastic
    • B. industrious
    • C. good-natured
    • D. inquisitive

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

    • A. perfect example
    • B. rough estimate
    • C. opposing opinion
    • D. minor exception

14. Q14. Choose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to SUBSERVIENT.

    • A. hardworking
    • B. domineering
    • C. faithful
    • D. considerate

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

    • A. forbid
    • B. mock
    • C. urge
    • D. forgive

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

    • A. indifferent
    • B. cooperative
    • C. hospitable
    • D. apprehensive

17. Q17. Choose the word closest in meaning to FRACTIOUS.

    • A. submissive
    • B. exhausted
    • C. cheerful
    • D. quarrelsome

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

    • A. unfavourable
    • B. mysterious
    • C. prosperous
    • D. ceremonious

19. Q19. Choose the word closest in meaning to INGENUOUS.

    • A. greedy
    • B. clever
    • C. naive
    • D. bitter

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

    • A. drab
    • B. costly
    • C. rare
    • D. bright

21. Q21. Choose the word closest in meaning to INSATIABLE.

    • A. never satisfied
    • B. quite exhausted
    • C. rather careless
    • D. easily offended

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

    • A. excitable
    • B. prosperous
    • C. obstinate
    • D. courteous

23. Q23. Choose the word closest in meaning to INVETERATE.

    • A. reluctant
    • B. temporary
    • C. habitual
    • D. occasional

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

    • A. hurried
    • B. ambitious
    • C. rehearsed
    • D. eloquent

25. Q25. Choose the word closest in meaning to MALADROIT.

    • A. graceful
    • B. shrewd
    • C. careful
    • D. clumsy

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

    • A. scarcity
    • B. honesty
    • C. equality
    • D. variety

27. Q27. Choose the word closest in meaning to POIGNANT.

    • A. highly priced
    • B. fairly boring
    • C. mildly amusing
    • D. deeply moving

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

    • A. enthusiastic
    • B. experienced
    • C. respectable
    • D. hardworking

29. Q29. Choose the word closest in meaning to ADULATION.

    • A. bitter criticism
    • B. excessive praise
    • C. casual interest
    • D. public service

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

    • A. ostentatious
    • B. disrespectful
    • C. incorruptible
    • D. treacherous