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Question 191:
From the list of word A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill gap In the sentence: <br/><br/>His father is an ____ driver but he is only a <u>NOVICE</u>
  • A Enlightened
  • B Excellent
  • C Poor
  • D Experienced
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Question 192:
From the list of words letter A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined Word and that will the same time correctly fill gap in the sentence:<br/><br/>The arrival of the police at the scene _____ rather than <u>MITIGATED tension</u>
  • A Provoked
  • B Heightened
  • C Created
  • D Prolonged
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Question 193:
From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill gap in the sentence: <br/><br/>Roses are <u>common</u> in May but _____ in November
  • A Dead
  • B Strange
  • C Rare
  • D Extinct
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Question 194:
From the list of words letter A to D choose the one that most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill gap in the sentence:<br/><br/>A bank clerk should be able to tell easily the difference between _____ notes and <u>counterfeit</u> ones.
  • A Crisp
  • B Good
  • C Correct
  • D Genuine
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Question 195:
From the list of words lettered A to D choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill gap in the sentence: <br/><br/>Last night, Uncle Joe was blind <u>DRUNK</u> but this morning he is as ____ as a judge
  • A Alert
  • B Saintly
  • C Strong
  • D Sober
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