ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery)Word Knowledge (WK)Medium
Which word is a synonym for <b>ignominious</b>?
- ADisgraceful
- BAdmirable
- CHonorable
- DReputable
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Disgraceful
Ignominious describes something deserving or causing public disgrace or shame. Therefore, 'disgraceful' is the most direct and accurate synonym.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Admirable means deserving of respect and approval, which is the opposite of ignominious.
- C. Honorable means deserving of respect or high regard, which is the opposite of ignominious.
- D. Reputable means having a good reputation, also an antonym.
Ignominious
Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
- Often associated with defeat or failure.
- Implies a loss of dignity or reputation.
- Has a strong negative connotation.
Memory trick: Ignominious is 'ignoring' good name.