In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.

There isn't enough rice, so its importation is permitted whereas the importation of cement is.............

A. suspended

B. licensed

C. unaccepted

D. prohibited

The cast consisted of many famous actors and few.............ones.

A. humble

B. infamous

C. unknown

D. unpopular

My grandfather, rather than being..........was often quite prejudiced in his opinions.

A. subjective

B. discriminating

C. impartial

D. strict

Both sides are very hopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........

A. realistic

B. emphatic

C. explicit

D. pessimistic

The clever lawyer exposed the facts that were obscure in the case, making the judge see beyond the.............

A. open

B. obvious

C. illustrated

D. reflected

It took me the whole day to summarize the lecturer's copious notes having been used to ............ones

A. scanty

B. illegible

C. inaccurate

D. coherent

The principal of that school was demoted for his incompetence while several others were commended for their .............

A. punctuality

B. honesty

C. efficiency

D. sincerity

The official who disclosed the information he was supposed to ..............was sacked

A. cover

B. protect

C. conceal

D. allow

The prosecutor argued his case vehemently but the defence lawyer responded................

A. constantly

B. feebly

C. roughly

D. hurriedly

While we expected it to be gradual, the process of transition to civilian rule came to an ........end.

A. abrupt

B. anticipated

C. unhappy

D. unpleasant

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences:

Alfred is afraid of his wife who has a very................size

A. eminent

B. momentous

C. prominent

D. intimidating

The government has imposed an..................on the importation of used vehicles.

A. order

B. edict

C. embargo

D. act

The corpse has been taken to the ...................

A. dispensary

B. mortuary

C. theatre

D. ward

In spite of the vicissitudes of life, she never........... from her plan

A. evaded

B. detracted

C. deviated

D. detoured

When the solicitor told Awa to wait outside, she considered it ............to her dignity

A. a drawback

B. an affront

C. a strain

D. a withdrawal

The meeting cannot start because we have not formed a .............

A. quota

B. crowd

C. quorum

D. chorus

The................of the asylum sang a song for the President.

A. inmates

B. occupants

C. residents

D. tenants

His appointment was................because of irregularities in his credentials.

A. annulled

B. terminated

C. suspended

D. dismissed

The seminar was held under the...........of the Government

A. jurisdiction

B. arbitration

C. agreement

D. auspices

The new car is very attractive but I doubt its.............

A. style

B. complexity

C. durability

D. longevity