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Vocabulary: synonyms and antonyms
10 MDCAT English questions with answers and explanations.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to BENEVOLENT.
- 1 Cruel
- 2 Kind
- 3 Careless
- 4 Proud
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Correct answer: Kind
Benevolent means well-meaning and kind, especially toward others.
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Choose the word opposite in meaning to SCARCE.
- 1 Rare
- 2 Limited
- 3 Abundant
- 4 Valuable
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Correct answer: Abundant
Scarce means in short supply. Abundant means plentiful, so it is the opposite.
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EPHEMERAL means:
- 1 Lasting a very short time
- 2 Extremely large
- 3 Very ancient
- 4 Hard to see
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Correct answer: Lasting a very short time
Something ephemeral lasts only a short while, like a morning mist.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to CANDID.
- 1 Secretive
- 2 Frank
- 3 Polite
- 4 Nervous
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Correct answer: Frank
A candid person says what they really think, openly and honestly.
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A METICULOUS worker is one who is:
- 1 Lazy
- 2 Very careful about details
- 3 Always late
- 4 Easily distracted
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Correct answer: Very careful about details
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail.
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Choose the word opposite in meaning to EXPAND.
- 1 Grow
- 2 Stretch
- 3 Contract
- 4 Spread
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Correct answer: Contract
To expand is to become larger. To contract is to become smaller.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to PRAGMATIC.
- 1 Dreamy
- 2 Practical
- 3 Emotional
- 4 Wasteful
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Correct answer: Practical
A pragmatic person deals with things sensibly and realistically.
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An OBSOLETE machine is one that is:
- 1 Brand new
- 2 No longer used or useful
- 3 Very expensive
- 4 Dangerous
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Correct answer: No longer used or useful
Obsolete means out of date and no longer in use.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to DILIGENT.
- 1 Hardworking
- 2 Forgetful
- 3 Clever
- 4 Angry
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Correct answer: Hardworking
A diligent person works with steady care and effort.
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Choose the word opposite in meaning to RELUCTANT.
- 1 Unwilling
- 2 Eager
- 3 Doubtful
- 4 Slow
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Correct answer: Eager
Reluctant means unwilling. Eager means keen and ready, so it is the opposite.