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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
Hazardous waste 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 demoted for 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