Vocabulary — Synonyms & Antonyms — Part 2: 13 MCQs with Explanations

This idiom means pursuing a mistaken or misguided line of thought or course of action.

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. Careless is the opposite.

Nebulous means vague or ill-defined; lacking definite form or limits.

Pragmatic means dealing with things sensibly and realistically; practical rather than theoretical.

Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time. Permanent means lasting or intended to last indefinitely.

Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action; unyielding.

This idiom means to do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way, often sacrificing quality or safety.

Sanguine means optimistic or positive, especially in difficult situations.

Voracious means wanting or devouring great quantities; having a very large appetite.

This idiom means to go to bed or go to sleep.

Reticent means not revealing one's thoughts readily; reserved. Talkative is the opposite.

Pernicious means having a harmful effect in a gradual or subtle way.

Taciturn means reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.