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7516

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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7517

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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7518

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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7519

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. 

 

My uncle is a prosperous businessman, my aunt, unfortunately, is quite ________

  • A. unskillful
  • B. domestic
  • C. unsuccessful
  • D. unqualified
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7520

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 University has a large intake, very few ________ take place

  • A. turnouts
  • B. rejections
  • C. explusions
  • D. obstructions
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