
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband’s ……….salary
The handsome profit from her fish business made Mrs. Uba stop complaining about her husband’s ……….salary
- A. ugly
- B. meagre
- C. modest
- D. lowly
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The media houses should employ both the novice and the…………journalist
The media houses should employ both the novice and the…………journalist
- A. apprentice
- B. probationer
- C. newcomer
- D. veteran
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Cheif Osa prefers fame in the village to…………in the city
Cheif Osa prefers fame in the village to…………in the city
- A. neglect
- B. ignorance
- C. poverty
- D. obscurity
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
While the Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as………….
While the Registrar considers the matter insignificant his deputy sees it as………….
- A. minute
- B. crucial
- C. compulsory
- D. marvellous
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
It pays to be firm rather than……….in a case like this.
It pays to be firm rather than……….in a case like this.
- A. flexible
- B. frank
- C. irresponsible
- D. careless