Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question

His second venture, a software firm, is booming and will soon be ready to take on more staff.

Her outgoing character contrasts ______ with that of her sister.

Mark the letter A, B C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

He is a typical optimist, always looking on the bright side of everything.

I bought a single ticket only on the bus, but my friend bought a _____ one.

The gloves were really too small, and it was only by _____ them that I managed to get them on.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following questions

Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.

Polar explorers have to be extremely _____ to endure the climate and other hardships. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We have lived there for years and grown fond of the surroundings. That is why we do not want to leave.

My college graduation was a real__________ day for my whole life.

UNICEF ________ supports and funds for the most disadvantaged children.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

We run a very tight ship here, and we expect all our employees to be at their desks by eight o’clock and take good care of their own business.

Kevin enjoyed working with children so much that he decided to pursue a ____________ in teaching.

I was suspicious of his sincerity and remained _____ by his many arguments. 

If that firm wants to attract workers, it must ________ the pay.

When you get to the motorway, follow the _____ for London.

If you make a cat angry it may _____ you.

I wish today ................ my birthday.

It was ________ easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket player.

Gavin_______ the idea of dividing the rooms in half.

Jack ____________ his best suit to make a good impression on his future in-laws.

This waist band is too big; it must be ______ about an inch.