1. Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'Abundant'.
- AErratic
- BScant
- CLucid
- DClumsy
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Answer: B
'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, so its opposite is 'Scarce'.
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2. Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'Ancient'.
- AHasty
- BModern
- CPrudent
- DRedundant
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Answer: B
'Ancient' means very old, so its opposite is 'Modern'.
3. Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'Benevolent'.
- AHasty
- BDocile
- CFastidious
- DMalevolent
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Answer: D
'Benevolent' means well-meaning and kindly, so its opposite is 'Malevolent' (having ill will).
4. Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'Bold'.
- ASystematic
- BUnruly
- CTimid
- DFlagrant
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Answer: C
'Bold' means showing courage, so its opposite is 'Timid'.
5. Choose the word most opposite in meaning to 'Brave'.
- AEmpty
- BOptional
- CTrivial
- DCowardly
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Answer: D
'Brave' means showing courage, so its opposite is 'Cowardly'.
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