Vocabulary Questions for CLAT 2025- Part VII
1. Identify the synonym for “Ephemeral”:
a) Permanent
b) Short-lived
c) Eternal
d) Timeless
b) Short-lived
c) Eternal
d) Timeless
Answer: b) Short-lived
Explanation: “Ephemeral” refers to something lasting a very short time.
Explanation: “Ephemeral” refers to something lasting a very short time.
2. Choose the correct antonym for “Robust”:
a) Weak
b) Strong
c) Vigorous
d) Sturdy
b) Strong
c) Vigorous
d) Sturdy
Answer: a) Weak
Explanation: “Robust” means strong and healthy. Its opposite is “weak.”
Explanation: “Robust” means strong and healthy. Its opposite is “weak.”
3. Fill in the blank with the correct word: The lawyer presented a ______ argument that left no room for doubt.
a) Flimsy
b) Cogent
c) Vague
d) Superficial
b) Cogent
c) Vague
d) Superficial
Answer: b) Cogent
Explanation: “Cogent” means clear, logical, and convincing.
Explanation: “Cogent” means clear, logical, and convincing.
4. Choose the synonym for “Ambivalent”:
a) Certain
b) Conflicted
c) Decisive
d) Clear
b) Conflicted
c) Decisive
d) Clear
Answer: b) Conflicted
Explanation: “Ambivalent” means having mixed or contradictory feelings.
Explanation: “Ambivalent” means having mixed or contradictory feelings.
5. Identify the antonym for “Benevolent”:
a) Charitable
b) Malevolent
c) Kind
d) Generous
b) Malevolent
c) Kind
d) Generous
Answer: b) Malevolent
Explanation: “Benevolent” means kind and good-hearted. Its opposite is “malevolent.”
Explanation: “Benevolent” means kind and good-hearted. Its opposite is “malevolent.”
6. Fill in the blank with the correct word: Despite the challenges, she remained ______ and achieved her goals.
a) Resilient
b) Fragile
c) Vulnerable
d) Discouraged
b) Fragile
c) Vulnerable
d) Discouraged
Answer: a) Resilient
Explanation: “Resilient” means being able to recover quickly from difficulties.
Explanation: “Resilient” means being able to recover quickly from difficulties.
7. Choose the synonym for “Inquisitive”:
a) Curious
b) Indifferent
c) Apathetic
d) Uninterested
b) Indifferent
c) Apathetic
d) Uninterested
Answer: a) Curious
Explanation: “Inquisitive” means showing curiosity or an interest in learning.
Explanation: “Inquisitive” means showing curiosity or an interest in learning.
8. Identify the antonym for “Transparent”:
a) Clear
b) Opaque
c) Visible
d) Lucid
b) Opaque
c) Visible
d) Lucid
Answer: b) Opaque
Explanation: “Transparent” means allowing light to pass through. “Opaque” is its opposite.
Explanation: “Transparent” means allowing light to pass through. “Opaque” is its opposite.
9. Fill in the blank with the correct word: The athlete showed ______ determination, never giving up despite the odds.
a) Reluctant
b) Tenacious
c) Hesitant
d) Weak
b) Tenacious
c) Hesitant
d) Weak
Answer: b) Tenacious
Explanation: “Tenacious” means persistent and determined.
Explanation: “Tenacious” means persistent and determined.
10. Choose the synonym for “Ubiquitous”:
a) Rare
b) Omnipresent
c) Scarce
d) Unique
b) Omnipresent
c) Scarce
d) Unique
Answer: b) Omnipresent
Explanation: “Ubiquitous” means being present everywhere at the same time.
Explanation: “Ubiquitous” means being present everywhere at the same time.
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