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

1. Honest labour can lift one from circumstances of poverty to ......

A. happiness.

B. generosity.

C. development.

D. affluence.

2.Trained physicians are more careful than ...... doctors when treating patients.

A. careless

B. quack

C. reckless

D. indifferent

3.The leader encouraged all present not to be ...... by recent happenings.

A. controlled

B. disheartened

C. cautioned

D. surprised

4.His knowledge in the sciences is only superficial and not ......

A. profound.

B. instructive.

C. complex.

D. strong.

5.Electricity supply is only erratic in the city but ...... in the villages.

A. frequent

B. stable

C. normal

D. available

6.People who talk about others can only do temporary, not ...... damage to them.

A. heavy

B. serious

C. lasting

D. considerable

7.It is difficult to afford sumptuous meals nowadays; one has to make do with ......

A. frugal

B. unbalanced

C. unpalatable

D. available

8.The advantages of reconciliation far outweigh living in ......

A. disharmony.

B. opposition.

C. indifference.

D. violence.

9.Academic performance, which was at its lowest ebb, is now at its ......

A. climax.

B. tip.

C. peak.

D. maximum.

10.It is advisable to avoid apathy and embrace ......

A. bravery.

B. leniency.

C. satisfaction.

D. enthusiasm.