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.
One of the twins was as daring as the other was……….
- A. morose
- B. timid
- C. secretive
- D. rational
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.
He is quite an outspoken young man but his father is ……….
- A. humorous
- B. sober
- C. taciturn
- D. silent
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 man refused to accept the offer of a job in the rural area: he preferred one in the …………area.
- A. local
- B. urban
- C. township
- D. municipal
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Sailors are usually dauntless in their exploits.
- A. selfless
- B. ruthless
- C. excited
- D. frightened
Choose the option that has a different stress pattern from the other.
- A. secondment
- B. orients
- C. orthopaedic
- D. photographic