Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions: 

“Don’t be such a pessimist. I am sure you’ll get over it. Cheer up!”

The concert hall at the Saints Art Center is ................ for its extensive use of natural black marble.

I was only absent ____ the office for a few minutes! 

I often wonder what people abroad make ____ Britain.

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The construction of a new subway line was aimed at ______________   overcrowding during rush hour.

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Ms. Bedford was chosen to represent Centraine because of her considerable ------------ in mergers and acquisitions.

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I took........... him at once, and we have been friends over since.

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The popularity of the daily television show, Celebrity Update, has declined ------ the years as entertainment news has become increasingly available online.

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The woman sitting   _____________ Mr. Heath at the meeting was kind enough to lend him a pen at his request.

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The dean announced that an esteemed professor working at the university for three decades would ------ be retiring.

Automobile mechanics ................ have not kept up with these changes have left or been forced out of the industry.

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My father used to _________ much coffee. Now, he doesn’t.

If boring and repetitive factory work could be _____ by robots, why not boring and repetitive household chores too?

The Web has become a  marketplace for many companies selling products or services, _________ a forum for people to exchange opinions and information.

................... cold weather over the past two months has caused gas shortages as distribution networks have struggled to meet demand.

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Mr. Sampson must renew his gym membership by December 31, -------he will be unable to access the facility.

I won’t buy that car because it has too much _____ on it.

Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

My mother has put money aside for her old age since she started to work in the factory.

We will process your ............... after proper notification from the other bank.

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Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many people have .........any solution.

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The financial review board has stated that no budget proposal may   _____________ ten pages.