In each question a word is given in capital letters, followed by five words labelled A) to E). Decide which one of the five words is closest in meaning to the word in capital letters and write down that letter. Only one answer is correct in each question. Some of the wrong answers may look similar in meaning to the given word, so read every option carefully before you decide. Study the worked example before you begin, then work through the questions in order.
Worked example. Choose the word closest in meaning to SMALL.
A) large B) tiny C) tall D) heavy E) wide Answer: B. 'Tiny' means very small in size, so it is closest in meaning to 'small'. 'Large' is the opposite. 'Tall', 'heavy' and 'wide' each describe a different single dimension or property, not overall size, so none of them means the same as 'small'.
1
Choose the word closest in meaning to HAPPY.
A) joyful
B) sad
C) angry
D) tired
E) quiet
(Total for Question 1 is 1 mark)
2
Choose the word closest in meaning to BIG.
A) small
B) large
C) narrow
D) thin
E) tall
(Total for Question 2 is 1 mark)
3
Choose the word closest in meaning to QUICK.
A) slow
B) careful
C) rapid
D) heavy
E) late
(Total for Question 3 is 1 mark)
4
Choose the word closest in meaning to BEGIN.
A) finish
B) continue
C) pause
D) start
E) stop
(Total for Question 4 is 1 mark)
5
Choose the word closest in meaning to SILENT.
A) loud
B) calm
C) empty
D) noisy
E) quiet
(Total for Question 5 is 1 mark)
6
Choose the word closest in meaning to BRAVE.
A) courageous
B) fearful
C) strong
D) proud
E) careful
(Total for Question 6 is 1 mark)
7
Choose the word closest in meaning to ANCIENT.
A) modern
B) old
C) historic
D) young
E) valuable
(Total for Question 7 is 1 mark)
8
Choose the word closest in meaning to GENEROUS.
A) selfish
B) wealthy
C) charitable
D) proud
E) mean
(Total for Question 8 is 1 mark)
9
Choose the word closest in meaning to RELUCTANT.
A) willing
B) eager
C) confident
D) unwilling
E) stubborn
(Total for Question 9 is 1 mark)
10
Choose the word closest in meaning to DILIGENT.
A) lazy
B) careless
C) intelligent
D) punctual
E) industrious
(Total for Question 10 is 1 mark)
11
Choose the word closest in meaning to CANDID.
A) frank
B) secretive
C) shy
D) careful
E) kind
(Total for Question 11 is 1 mark)
12
Choose the word closest in meaning to FRUGAL.
A) wasteful
B) economical
C) generous
D) poor
E) careful
(Total for Question 12 is 1 mark)
13
Choose the word closest in meaning to MELANCHOLY.
A) joyful
B) angry
C) sorrowful
D) nervous
E) calm
(Total for Question 13 is 1 mark)
14
Choose the word closest in meaning to AUDACIOUS.
A) timid
B) cautious
C) rude
D) daring
E) confident
(Total for Question 14 is 1 mark)
15
Choose the word closest in meaning to METICULOUS.
A) careless
B) quick
C) messy
D) confident
E) precise
(Total for Question 15 is 1 mark)
16
Choose the word closest in meaning to OBSTINATE.
A) stubborn
B) flexible
C) obedient
D) shy
E) determined
(Total for Question 16 is 1 mark)
17
Choose the word closest in meaning to VERBOSE.
A) silent
B) wordy
C) brief
D) clear
E) confusing
(Total for Question 17 is 1 mark)
18
Choose the word closest in meaning to TRANSIENT.
A) permanent
B) slow
C) fleeting
D) visible
E) constant
(Total for Question 18 is 1 mark)
19
Choose the word closest in meaning to AMIABLE.
A) hostile
B) shy
C) arrogant
D) friendly
E) cheerful
(Total for Question 19 is 1 mark)
20
Choose the word closest in meaning to RETICENT.
A) talkative
B) rude
C) shy
D) confident
E) reserved
(Total for Question 20 is 1 mark)
21
Choose the word closest in meaning to GARRULOUS.
A) talkative
B) silent
C) shy
D) rude
E) nervous
(Total for Question 21 is 1 mark)
22
Choose the word closest in meaning to INDOLENT.
A) hardworking
B) lazy
C) careless
D) tired
E) slow
(Total for Question 22 is 1 mark)
23
Choose the word closest in meaning to TENACIOUS.
A) weak
B) careless
C) persistent
D) confident
E) aggressive
(Total for Question 23 is 1 mark)
24
Choose the word closest in meaning to UBIQUITOUS.
A) rare
B) hidden
C) local
D) widespread
E) popular
(Total for Question 24 is 1 mark)
25
Choose the word closest in meaning to MAGNANIMOUS.
A) selfish
B) proud
C) humble
D) wealthy
E) generous
(Total for Question 25 is 1 mark)
Mark scheme · EP.V4 Closest in Meaning
Question 1
B1 A) joyful - means feeling or showing great happiness, the same core meaning as 'happy'.
Answer: A) joyful
Question 2
B1 B) large - means great in size, the same core meaning as 'big'.
Answer: B) large
Question 3
B1 C) rapid - means happening or moving very fast, the same core meaning as 'quick'.
Answer: C) rapid
Question 4
B1 D) start - means to do the first part of something, the same core meaning as 'begin'.
Answer: D) start
Question 5
B1 E) quiet - means making no sound or very little sound, the same core meaning as 'silent'.
Answer: E) quiet
Question 6
B1 A) courageous - means able to face danger or pain without fear, the same core meaning as 'brave'.
Answer: A) courageous
Question 7
B1 B) old - means having existed for a long time, the same core meaning as 'ancient'.
Answer: B) old
Question 8
B1 C) charitable - means willing to give freely to others, the same core meaning as 'generous'.
Answer: C) charitable
Question 9
B1 D) unwilling - means not wanting to do something, the same core meaning as 'reluctant'.
Answer: D) unwilling
Question 10
B1 E) industrious - means working hard and steadily, the same core meaning as 'diligent'.
Answer: E) industrious
Question 11
B1 A) frank - means open and honest in speech, the same core meaning as 'candid'.
Answer: A) frank
Question 12
B1 B) economical - means using money or resources sparingly, the same core meaning as 'frugal'.
Answer: B) economical
Question 13
B1 C) sorrowful - means feeling or showing deep sadness, the same core meaning as 'melancholy'.
Answer: C) sorrowful
Question 14
B1 D) daring - means willing to take risks or do bold, shocking things, the same core meaning as 'audacious'.
Answer: D) daring
Question 15
B1 E) precise - means showing great care and attention to detail, the same core meaning as 'meticulous'.
Answer: E) precise
Question 16
B1 A) stubborn - means refusing to change one's mind or way of doing things, the same core meaning as 'obstinate'.
Answer: A) stubborn
Question 17
B1 B) wordy - means using more words than are needed, the same core meaning as 'verbose'.
Answer: B) wordy
Question 18
B1 C) fleeting - means lasting only a very short time, the same core meaning as 'transient'.
Answer: C) fleeting
Question 19
B1 D) friendly - means pleasant and easy to get along with, the same core meaning as 'amiable'.
Answer: D) friendly
Question 20
B1 E) reserved - means unwilling to reveal thoughts or feelings, the same core meaning as 'reticent'.
Answer: E) reserved
Question 21
B1 A) talkative - means talking a great deal, the same core meaning as 'garrulous'.
Answer: A) talkative
Question 22
B1 B) lazy - means unwilling to work or make an effort, the same core meaning as 'indolent'.
Answer: B) lazy
Question 23
B1 C) persistent - means holding firmly on to something and not giving up, the same core meaning as 'tenacious'.
Answer: C) persistent
Question 24
B1 D) widespread - means found or existing everywhere, the same core meaning as 'ubiquitous'.
Answer: D) widespread
Question 25
B1 E) generous - means very generous or noble in spirit, especially towards a rival or lesser person, the same core meaning as 'magnanimous'.