In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A – E, 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 new manager found the bustle and excitement of city life difficult to adjust to after living for almost a decade in a relatively…..village
- lively
- quiet
-
rustic
- beautiful
- distant
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
'City' is characterized by a large population, town or urban area. 'Rustic' means rural or unsophisticated.