Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The western allies frowned at their enemies' 'indiscriminate' bombing of their territory
'Indiscriminate' means random or without distinction, so the opposite is 'selective,' meaning targeted or deliberate, fitting the context of bombing.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: We cannot but talk about his 'invaluable' contributions to the affairs of the society
'Invaluable' means extremely valuable, so the opposite is 'worthless,' meaning without value, fitting the context of contributions.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: Men living in an 'extended' family know that they have to be responsible for the welfare of some other person's children
'Extended' family includes multiple generations, so the opposite is 'nuclear,' meaning just parents and children, fitting the context of family structure.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: Many miners protested against the order to 'march' into the coal pits
'March' means to walk purposefully, so the opposite is 'amble,' meaning to walk leisurely, fitting the context of the miners' movement.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The man's health has 'deteriorated' in the hospital
'Deteriorated' means worsened, so the opposite is 'improved,' meaning got better, fitting the context of the man's health.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Her anxiety was 'apparent' to everyone present at the ceremony
'Apparent' means clearly seen or obvious, so 'visible' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of her anxiety.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The rampage was organized and directed by the 'militant' ones among the students
'Militant' means aggressively active or combative, so 'belligerent ones' (hostile or aggressive) is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of student behavior.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: It was their custom to 'keep an open house' on Sundays
'Keep an open house' means to be hospitable to all, so 'welcome all visitors' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of their custom.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Mali stole the 'day's takings' from the bakery
'Day's takings' refers to the money received, so 'receipts' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the bakery.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: What embarrasses me is the 'stealthy' way in which the new servant goes about his duties in the house
'Stealthy' means secretive or sneaky, so 'furtive' (sneaky) is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the servant's behavior.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The way he handled the whole issue was rather 'despicable'
'Despicable' means worthy of contempt, so 'contemptible' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of his handling of the issue.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: After careful investigation, the police found no 'iota' of truth in Ibrahim's allegations
'Iota' means a very small amount, so 'grain' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of truth in the allegations.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The case was thrown out because the court lacked 'jurisdiction'
'Jurisdiction' means legal authority, so 'authority' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the court's limitation.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Sade has been employed. But she is unhappy because it is a 'run-of-the-mill' job
'Run-of-the-mill' means commonplace or average, so 'an ordinary' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of Sade's job.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: I would like to believe that this brilliant performance of yours is not just a 'flash in the pan'
'Flash in the pan' means a one-time success, so 'chance occurrence' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the performance.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: I told my brother to 'get the matter off his chest' as soon as possible
'Get the matter off his chest' means to express something troubling, so 'say what he has been anxious to say' is the closest, fitting the context.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The clerk refused to 'answer for' the mistake made by the manager and his assistants
'Answer for' means to take responsibility for something, so 'accept responsibility' is the closest, fitting the context of the clerk's refusal.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: I didn't think she could be so easily 'taken in' by his pretenses
'Taken in' means fooled or deceived, so 'deceived' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of her reaction.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The minister's summary of the meeting was 'brief and to the point'
'Brief and to the point' means concise and relevant, so 'precise' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context of the summary.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: A student's natural ability should be a .... factor in his choosing a course of study at the university
'A determining factor' means a decisive influence, correctly functioning as an adjective in the context of choosing a course.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The traveler had to run .... in order to .... the train
'Run fast in order to catch the train' means to hurry to board, fitting the context of the traveler’s action.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: My uncle is one of the .... of the society
'One of the elite' refers to a member of the upper class, using the noun form, fitting the context of society.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: If Kaka hadn't tried to stand up in the boat, he .... into the lake
'Wouldn't have fallen' uses the correct conditional perfect for a past hypothetical, fitting the context of the boat incident.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: My younger brother is going to the stream with .... boys
'Two other little boys' follows the correct adjective order (number, quality, size), fitting the context of the brother.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: Sociologists are concerned with the problem of man in ....
'Man in society' refers to the general concept without an article, fitting the context of sociological study.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The contractors were short .... cash even before the project was completed
'Short of cash' is the correct idiom meaning lacking money, fitting the context of the contractors’ situation.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The judge acquitted the accused .... all the eight counts
'Acquitted of all counts' uses the correct preposition for legal exoneration, fitting the context.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: ‘Leave me alone,’ blurted the angry customer. I can’t .... with your price hike
'Can’t put up with your price hike' means unable to tolerate, fitting the context of the customer’s frustration.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: Many a man .... done without milk in .... tea these days
'Many a man has done without milk in his tea' uses singular verbs and pronouns with 'many a,' fitting the context.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: If I had not finished my assignment, I would not .... the opportunity to go with the group
'Would not have been given the opportunity' uses the correct conditional perfect, fitting the past hypothetical context.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: .... with him for two years, I cannot guarantee his good behavior
'Having worked with him for two years' uses the correct participle for a completed action, fitting the context.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: .... is always superior to any other in town
'Theirs is always superior' refers to possession, fitting the context of comparison.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: The manager was angry with Dauda for .... seeds of discord among the workers
'Sowing seeds of discord' is the correct idiom for causing conflict, fitting the context of Dauda’s actions.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: Tsado and his wife are always fighting. The .... to be drawn from this is that they are not happy together
'The inference to be drawn' means conclusion, fitting the context of their unhappiness.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The speaker’s tone was 'sarcastic' during the debate
'Sarcastic' means mocking or insincere, so the opposite is 'sincere,' meaning genuine, fitting the context of the tone.
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The policy was 'stringent' to ensure compliance
'Stringent' means strict or severe, so the opposite is 'lenient,' meaning relaxed, fitting the context of the policy.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the phrase underlined: The project was completed 'against all odds'
'Against all odds' means despite difficulties, so 'despite challenges' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context.
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the phrase underlined: She decided to 'call it a day' after hours of work
'Call it a day' means to stop working, so 'stop working' is the closest in meaning, fitting the context.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: She is very good .... solving complex problems
'Good at solving complex problems' uses the correct preposition, fitting the context of her skill.
Choose the word or phrase which best fills the gap: By the time the guests arrive, we .... the decorations
'Will have completed the decorations' uses the future perfect for an action finished before a future event, fitting the context.
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