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………….
- minute
-
crucial
- compulsory
- marvellous
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
Insignificant; too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Crucial; of great importance.