Marvin conceded that the results were disappointing.

Ken lacked the tenacity to solve difficult problems.

Greed is a motive which all conquering powers appear to have in common.

She is an accomplished professional but is very modest about it.

The chairperson expressed his profound appreciation for the quality of work of members of the committee.

In order to solve the problem of unemployment, we need to formulate a plan of action.

Anthropologists are enthralled by the great diversity of the human race.

Many older people confess themselves to be baffled by the new technology.

9. He made every effort to appease the angry crowd but met severe resistance.

I admired the boy’s assurance in swarming boldly up the plum tree.

On your journey you may face adverse conditions.

The crisis was averted after the police came on the scene.

Direction: Choose the word or phrase that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

Investors in mining companies may inadvertently profit from environmental damage.

There are always predatory entrepreneurs ready to exploit natural resources.

The pristine waters of the Caribbean must be protected from pollution.

Many believe that a lax attitude to discipline is at the root of our current social problems.

The patient’s health gradually deteriorated after the operation.

The demonstration culminated in complete success for the demonstrators.

Intermittent showers caused the cricketers to leave the pitch on several occasions.

After several months of discussion it was decided to amalgamate the two companies.

Everyone thought that the idea of closing the town’s only library was preposterous.

Although his approach to the situation was unorthodox, it appeared to be effective.

The Minister’s statement was pertinent to the discussion on education.

The police have arrested the prime suspect in the murder case and he is now being interrogated by the police.

With his impeccable behaviour, it was difficult for anyone to fault him.

I was surprised that so many things could go wrong during the party after weeks of meticulous planning.

This quaint town reminds me of my childhood days.