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. ⇱
Question 1. He is over the moon about his examination result.
Question 2. The Ministry of Education and training of Vietnam has declared a decree on the new educational program paving the way for foreign educational co-operation and investment.
Question 3. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and fanners are having trouble.
Question 4. The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
Question 5. The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
Question 6. The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.
Question 7. The power failure at dinnertime caused consternation among the city’s housewisves.
Question 8. James may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.
Question 9. She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.
Question 10. Hazardous waste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.
Question 11. The presentation by Dr. Dineen was self-explanatory.
Question 12. The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.
Question 13. The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
Question 14. Marco Polo’s account of his travels has been invaluable to historians.
Question 15. If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you around the city.
Question 16. People are now far more materialistic than their predecessors years ago.
Question 17. My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant, and always try to find the best price.
Question 18. The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and commerce.
Question 19. During the height of the season, tourists arrive in droves to see Shakespeare’s birthdayplace.
Question 20. Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.
Question 21. I didn't take a deliberate decision to lose weight. It just happened.
Question 22. The aircraft carrier is indispensable in naval operations against sea or shore based enemies.
Question 23. ‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.
Question 24. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.
Question 25. Faced with the economic crisis, many businesses were tightening their belts and cutting jobs.
Question 26. Satish’s point of view was correct but his behavior with his father was quite impertinent.
Question 27. Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the facts until you have confirmed them else where.
Question 28. Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.
Question 29. He was utterly devastated by the news.
Question 30. The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated. It has only 300 inhabitants.
Question 31. It’s difficult to tell him to give in because he is so big-headed.
Question 32. Sorry, I can’t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment .
Question 33. As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
Question 34. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.
Question 35. The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.
Question 36. The newspaper launched a vicious attack on him, forcing him to resign.
Question 37. This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
Question 38. Jose had a hard time comparing the iPhone to the Samsung phone because to him they were apples and oranges.
Question 39. Golf wear has become a very lucrative business for both the manufacturers and golf stars.
Question 40. The Browns are both unemployed. With their six children they must be in a tight corner these day.
Question 41. We strongly believe that he's innocent of the crime. We do not think that he did it.
Question 42. The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who is familiar with it.
Question 43. We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next day.
Question 44. On the whole, the rescue mission was well executed.
Question 45. In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes.
Question 46. Relations between the two countries have improved considerably in the last few years.
Question 47. If one fails to achieve a goal, his or her efforts are fruitless.
Question 48. His replies were inconsistent with his previous testimony.
Question 49. He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog even though it was very big.
Question 50. After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.