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46

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

 

Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz _________

  • A. does not waste time in doing things
  • B. is a very wicked man
  • C. cuts the grass in his field regularly
  • D. cares about himself
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47

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

The Major demanded an unalloyed and not a __________ loyalty from his soldiers

  • A. strict
  • B. wavering
  • C. clumsy
  • D. alterable
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48

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living

  • A. capricious
  • B. frivolous
  • C. dangerous
  • D. bright
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49

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather _________ undergrowth

  • A. immobile
  • B. foreign
  • C. bright
  • D. drab
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50

From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence. 

 

I thought that the comments made by the Manager were quite innocuous but the chairman considered them __________

  • A. polite
  • B. inappropriate
  • C. antagonistic
  • D. harmful
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