ANTONYMS

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

There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is.............

• suspended

• licensed

• unaccepted

• prohibited

The cast consisted of many famous actors and a few.............ones.

• humble

• infamous

• unknown

• unpopular

My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions.

• subjective

• discriminating

• impartial

• strict

Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........

• pessimistic

• realistic

• emphatic

• explicit

The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the.............

• open

• obvious

• illustrated

• reflected

While the registrar considers the matter insignificant, his deputy sees it as ….

• crucial

• compulsory

• marvelous

• minute

It pays to be firm rather than …. in a case like this.

• frank

• careless

• flexible

• irresponsible

The man's first wife is loyal, while his second is _____.

• unkind

• unfaithful

• hostile

• selfish

Instead of reconciling her parents, Roxanne worked hard at…… them.

• dividing

• destroying

• separating

• isolating

Rather than convict him, the impartial judge …. him.

• dismissed

• blamed

• upheld

• acquitted