CLT Domain 1: Verbal Reasoning Welcome to your CLT Domain 1: Verbal Reasoning 1. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the best antonym for the word "exonerate"? Convict Acquit Exculpate Vindicate None 2. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Choose the word that best completes the sentence: "The scientist's __________ work has influenced an entire generation of researchers." Tumultuous Inconsequential Seminal Obsolete None 3. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which of the following phrases represents an oxymoron? Clearly ambiguous Rapid acceleration Strong support Brilliant idea None 4. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the best synonym for the word "efficacious"? Effective Delayed Difficult Uncertain None 5. CLT: Verbal Reasoning In the context of literature, what is the meaning of the word "hubris"? Excessive pride Relentless ambition Humble beginnings Profound sorrow None 6. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What does the phrase "a dime a dozen" most likely mean? Very common Extremely rare Highly valuable Moderately priced None 7. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which of the following words is the best synonym for "reticent"? Reserved Articulate Outgoing Talkative None 8. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the meaning of the phrase "to throw in the towel"? To give up To offer assistance To question authority To concede victory None 9. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Choose the best antonym for the word "meager." Abundant Paltry Sparse Skimpy None 10. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which word best completes this sentence? "The __________ mountain range spans several states and is a popular hiking destination." Colossal Undulating Monolithic Torrential None 11. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What does the term "conundrum" typically refer to? A complex problem or puzzle An amusing anecdote An intricate diagram A musical composition None 12. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which phrase represents a tautology? Free gift Subtle hint Quiet whisper Fast sprint None 13. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Choose the best synonym for "cogent." Persuasive Incoherent Illogical Ambiguous None 14. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the meaning of the idiom "to hit the nail on the head"? To be accurate To make a mistake To overstate the truth To struggle with a task None 15. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which word best completes this sentence? "Despite the __________ of the evidence, the jury remained unconvinced of the defendant's guilt." Abundance Ambiguity Clarity Scarcity None 16. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What does the term "paradox" refer to? A seemingly contradictory statement A straightforward assertion A clearly defined concept A repetitive argument None 17. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which word is the best antonym for "meticulous"? Careless Painstaking Thorough Exacting None 18. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the meaning of the idiom "to bark up the wrong tree"? To pursue the wrong course of action To focus on an irrelevant issue To demonstrate enthusiasm To display aggression None 19. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What does the term "cacophony" mean? A harsh mixture of sounds A repetitive melody A soft rustling noise A harmonious blend of tones None 20. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the best synonym for "circumspect"? Cautious Reckless Indifferent Spontaneous None 21. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the best synonym for the word "ubiquitous"? Omnipresent Rare Scarce Selective None 22. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which phrase best completes the following sentence? "The business executive was known for his __________ attitude, often disregarding the feelings of his employees." Callous Benevolent Amiable Altruistic None 23. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which of the following phrases represents a paradox? The only constant is change Out of sight, out of mind Birds of a feather flock together No pain, no gain None 24. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which word best completes the following sentence? "The scientist's __________ was crucial in solving the complex problem." Insight Obfuscation Negligence Confusion None 25. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the best synonym for the word "empathy"? Compassion Apathy Indifference Hostility None 26. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which of the following words is an antonym for "lucid"? Opaque Clear Transparent Obvious None 27. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What does the idiom "to bury the hatchet" mean? To make peace To start a conflict To conceal evidence To hide the truth None 28. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which phrase best completes the following sentence? "The politician's __________ responses left many in the audience questioning his intentions." Ambiguous Transparent Honest Direct None 29. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the best antonym for the word "sparse"? Dense Scattered Few Thin None 30. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which of the following phrases represents a pleonasm? Repeat again Bitter disappointment Loud noise Tall tree None 31. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the meaning of the idiom "to spill the beans"? To reveal a secret To cause chaos To make a mess To be careless None 32. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which of the following words is the best antonym for "perturb"? Calm Agitate Upset Disturb None 33. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which word best completes this sentence? "The manager's __________ behavior made the employees uncomfortable and reluctant to approach him." Eccentric Polite Affable Pleasant None 34. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which phrase best completes the following sentence? "The __________ comment was not well-received, as it was inappropriate for the occasion." Flippant Thoughtful Insightful Respectful None 35. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the best synonym for the word "acerbic"? Harsh Sweet Gentle Bland None 36. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which word best completes this sentence? "The debate team's __________ argument won them the championship." Compelling Incoherent Contradictory Ambiguous None 37. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What does the idiom "to have an axe to grind" mean? To have a personal agenda To be quick to anger To be ready for battle To be overworked None 38. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which phrase best completes the following sentence? "The student was so __________ that he quickly became the teacher's favorite." Diligent Rebellious Indifferent Careless None 39. CLT: Verbal Reasoning What is the best synonym for the word "subversive"? Rebellious Conforming Cooperative Supportive None 40. CLT: Verbal Reasoning Which word best completes this sentence? "The author's __________ style captivated readers, making it hard for them to put the book down." Compelling Uninspiring Tedious Monotonous None 1 out of 40 Time is Up! Time's up
