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.
Uche achieved ultimate success after overcoming many……….difficulties
- grave
- challenging
- first
-
initial
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
The word "ultimate" implies the highest or final level of success. To find the opposite of "difficulties" in this context, we need to look for a word that suggests the beginning or start. "Initial" is the best choice because it implies the beginning or start of something.