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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes.
punished
rewarded
motivated
discouraged
After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
become enemies
become friends
give up weapons
reach an agreement
The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
novel
unnecessary
exotic
vital
People are now far more materialistic than their predecessors years ago.
monetary
greedy
object-oriented
spiritual
There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble.
abundant
adequate
unsatisfactory
dominant
We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it.
crimeless
skillful
clean
guilty
This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
casual
inadequate
indifferent
superficial
He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog even though it was very big.
dirty
cold
calm
fierce
The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
expensive
complicated
simple and easy to use
difficult to operate
His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
contradicted
compatible
enhanced
incorporated
If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless.
profitable
futile
purposeful
useless
Hazardouswaste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
vivid
risky
dangerous
secure
The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
imhale
move in
enter
breathe in
The soldier was demotedfor improper behavior.
promoted
lowered
resigned
let off
The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and commerce.
simplicity
disappearance
urgency
profitability
Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
defeat
nourish
help
treat
Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars.
unprofitable
impoverished
inexpensive
unfavorable
Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the facts until you have confirmed them else where.
inexactness
falsehoodness
unaccuracy
unfairness
Marco Polo’s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians.
valuable
important
worthless
priceless
Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
healthy
smooth
inadequate
respectful
The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
privately
safely
publicly
dangerously
She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
made room for
put in charge of
got in touch with
lost control of
The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
was dismissed
was acclaimed
was criticized
was penalized
Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.
support
oppose
annul
convict
James may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
get into trouble
fall into disuse
remain calm
stay safe
The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
from time to time
time after time
again and again
very slowly
Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.
containing too many technical details
very similar
completely different
very complicated
My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant, and always try to find the best price.
to spend money too easily
to not like spending money
to not know the value of money
to save as much money as possible
We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next day.
relaxed and comfortable
at ease and refreshed
upset and disappointed
sad and depressed
The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated. It has only 300 inhabitants.
sparsely
greatly
densely
largely
Faced with the economic crisis, many businesses were tightening their belts and cutting jobs.
be generous with money
be careful with money
put on tighter belts
dress in baggy clothes
He is over the moon about his examination result.
stressed
very sad
very happy
satisfied
‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.
already official
beside the point
not popular
not recorded
These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
publicly said
openly criticized
publicly supported
strongly condemned
During the height of the season, tourists arrive in droves to see Shakespeare’s birthdayplace.
in small numbers
suddenly
in large numbers
out of the blue
On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
In fact
In particular
At once
In general
It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
wise
generous
modest
arrogant
The presentation by Dr. Dineen was self-explanatory.
bright
discouraging
confusing
enlightening
She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.
unqualified
imperfect
suspicious
negative
I didn't take a deliberate decision to lose weight. It just happened.
calculated
planned
accidental
intentional
If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
free
confident
occupied
reluctant
The newspaper launched a vicious attack on him, forcing him to resign.
aggressive
dangerous
cruel
gentle
As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
indirectly
directly
easily
slowly
He was utterly devastated by the news.
surprise
happy
upset
shocked
The Browns are both unemployed. With their six children they must be in a tight corner these day.
in disappointment
in a bad condition
wealthy
exhausted
The Ministry of Education and training of Vietnam has declared a decree on the new educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment.
initiating
creating
ending
forming
The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who is familiar with it.
crude
advanced
makeshift
archaic
Relations between the two countries have improved considerably in the last few years.
abolish
demolish
diminish
deteriorated
Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
relaxed about
busy with
interested in
free from
The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewisves.
anxiety
calm
dismay
deliberation
In some societies, language is associated with social class and education. People judge one‟s level in society by the kind of language used.
connected with
not allowed by
separated from
dissimilar to
There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.
epidemic
drought
famine
flood
At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
provided evidence for
got information from
borrowed colour from
gave no proof of
In remote communities, it‟s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
remake
refill
repeat
empty
Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian‟s land.
hostility
amity
hatred
fright
Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
easy to find
difficult to access
unlikely to happen
impossible to reach
A good auditorium will ensure that the sound is able to be heard.
illegitimate
inedible
inaudible
illegible
In spite of his being tortured, the captured soldier did not reveal the location of the camp.
divert
conceal
digress
divulge
We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times.
spend
manage
use up
marry
This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
superficial
indifferent
casual
inadequate
James could not tell his parents about his many animal friends in the forest and the exciting things that he saw, but he found another way to express himself.
speak with voice
keep silent
write his thoughts
communicate
The police have concluded tentatively that the explosion was caused by a bomb.
differently
hesitantly
certainly
temporally
If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately.
coincidentally
deliberately
instinctively
accidentally
Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to stay at home with her family.
unwilling to make a decision
able to make a choice
eager to make a plan
unready to make up her mind
Fruit is customarily treated with sulfur prior to drying to reduce any colour change.
subsequent to
previous to
at the time of
proceeding
With her sophiscated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.
oblivious
controversial
ubiquitous
unknown
Strongly advocating healthy foods, Jane doesn‟t eat any chocolate.
denying
supporting
advising
impugning
The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
privately
safely
publicly
dangerously
We are ready to be answerable to the manager for anything that goes wrong.
dutiful
responsible
accountable
irresponsible
The caffeine in coffee invigorates a coffee drinker.
galvanizes
extrudes
fatigues
activates
Organized research may discourage novel approaches and inhibit creativity, so seminal discoveries are still likely to be made by inventors in the classic individualistic tradition.
common
coherent
varied
unbiased
In the Egyptian calendar, the first practical calendar created, the advent of Sirius in the morning sky before sunrise marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile.
functional
inefficient
accurate
standard
The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.
enormous
terrific
strange
awful
A pessimistic person always sees things on the dark sides.
difficult
intelligent
comfortable
sanguine
I'd like to pay some money into my bank account.
put some money into
give some money out
leave some money aside
withdraw some money from
His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has won a lot of prizes.
difficulty
barrier
advantage
disadvantage
Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.
express disapproval of
voice opinions on
find favor with
resolve a conflict over
They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
vicious
warmhearted
callous
cold blooded
We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
a physical society
an inactive society
a working society
an active society
After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
benevolent
innovative
guilty
naïve
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
large quantity
excess
small quantity
sufficiency
During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
holding back
holding at
holding by
holding to
This puzzle is a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.
very difficult
easy enough
rather boring
quite understandable
The boy dose not resemble his brother in any way.
take up
look up
look after
take after
When he heard the news, Simon got on the next train to London.
got of
got in
got away
got off
I am at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video games all day.
try to understand
lose the game
feel like a stranger
know a lot
For most male spiders courtship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by females.
complicated
dangerous
safe
peculiar
A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
uncomfortable
responsive
miserable
calm
I‟m sorry I can‟t come out this weekend – I‟m up to my ears in work.
very scared
very bored
very idle
very busy
- “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.”
- “Have you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”
very proud
exhausted
extremely dissapointed
extremely pleased
Biologists have introducted a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species.
tare and specious
small but invaluable
weak and easily hurt
strong and not easily hurt
The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago.
monetary
greedy
spiritual
object-oriented
This shouldn‟t be too taxingfor you.
comfortable
demanding
easy
relaxing
The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
associate
separate
cooperate
assemble
In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
remake
empty
refill
repeat
Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
fierce
stable
fleeting
loose
Constant correction of speaking „errors‟ by a teacher is often counter-productive, as student may become afraid to speak at all.
desolate
fruitless
barren
effective
Sorry, I can‟t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
relaxed about
busy with
interested in
free from
She came for Christmas ladenwith gifts for everyone.
later
provided
unloaded
lift
He takes his dates to intimate restaurants where there is candlelight.
quiet
noisy
dark
large and brightly lit
