Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?

A. obnoxious

B. friendly

C. colourful

D. drunken

The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?

A. an unskilful

B. a mistaken

C. an indepth

D. a proper

He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?

A. think negatively

B. feel guilty

C. be afraid

D. be confident

That little boy has become quite chubby?

A. thin

B. intelligent

C. huge

D. tall

He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?

A. robust

B. voracious

C. patrician

D. laughable

Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?

A. reduce

B. extinguish

C. ignite

D. reinforce

No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?

A. Long before

B. Seldom

C. Simultaneously

D. just before

The action was premeditated?

A. unnecessary

B. catastrophic

C. unplanned

D. uncoordinated

A tentative solution was provided?

A. A convincing

B. A provisional

C. An amicable

D. A definite

The chief said he would use the power inherent in his office to stop the celebration.

A. unrelated to

B. common to

C. allotted to

D. impervious to