From the words or groups of words lettered A¬¬¬–D, choose the one which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word as used in each of the following sentences.
Most nearly opposite in meaning
From the words or groups of words lettered A¬¬¬–D, choose the one which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word as used in each of the following sentences.
1.
Nepotism does not at all create room for 2.
The lonely farmer acted courageously rather than behave when thieves attacked him.3.
Only gutless people run away when a dog barks at them, not the 4.
Mabel is the fattest of the three girls while Joy is the 5.
The previous government was but the current one is making determined efforts to eradicate poverty.6.
Rather than being lecherous, she decided to embrace 7.
Her comments were but not condemnatory as some people initially thought.8.
He was expected to have left the door ajar but he it instead.9.
The principal went on a whistle-stop inspection of the classrooms as opposed to ones before.10.
We ought to be frank rather than ourselves.