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

Michael is stingy but his brother is _______ 

  • A. generous
  • B. kind
  • C. humane
  • D. hospitable
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2

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

Success is the reward of _________, not indolence

  • A. prudence
  • B. attentiveness
  • C. diligence
  • D. sharpness
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3

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

I don't know how Yusuf became so proud; his parents have always been ______ 

  • A. gentle
  • B. noble
  • C. humble
  • D. simple
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4

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

The once unknown musician became _____ in a very short time. 

  • A. popular
  • B. accepted
  • C. respected
  • D. admirable
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5

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

Issa is very much interested in education while his sister in ________ 

  • A. dull
  • B. indifferent
  • C. uncertain
  • D. serious
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