Vocabulary aptitude questions
Vocabulary questions are part of the Verbal section of placement aptitude tests. Infer unfamiliar words from nearby contrast, cause, or example clues. Below are 5 worked examples with the answer and the working; practise ten fresh ones or take a timed mock when you are ready.
Example 1. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "generous".
- A. kind
- B. stingy (answer)
- C. honest
- D. wealthy
"generous" means willing to give more than is expected; its opposite is "stingy".
Example 2. Choose the word closest in meaning to "candid".
- A. polite
- B. secretive
- C. hostile
- D. frank (answer)
"candid" means open and honest in what you say, so "frank" is the closest.
Example 3. Choose the word closest in meaning to "fragile".
- A. heavy
- B. delicate (answer)
- C. flexible
- D. sturdy
"fragile" means easily broken or damaged, so "delicate" is the closest.
Example 4. Choose the word closest in meaning to "reluctant".
- A. unwilling (answer)
- B. eager
- C. certain
- D. fortunate
"reluctant" means not wanting to do something, so "unwilling" is the closest.
Example 5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to "ancient".
- A. modern (answer)
- B. famous
- C. old
- D. historic
"ancient" means belonging to a very distant past; its opposite is "modern".
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