Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

The chairman admires incessant meetings.

A. Irregular.

B. Unusual.

C. Planned.

D. Constant.

Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis.

A. Disapproving.

B. Impartial.

C. Abnormal.

D. Encouraging.

All the candidates looked aghast at the reading of the questions.

A. Relaxed.

B. Fulfilled.

C. Dismayed.

D. Satisfied.

Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile.

A. A cheerful.

B. A discouraging.

C. An inviting.

D. A frightful.

The first round of the tournament was a doddle.

A. Exasperating.

B. Easy.

C. Balanced.

D. Dodgy.

The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife.

A. Envious.

B. Hateful.

C. Quick.

D. Covetous.

They accused him of fomenting political unrest.

A. Guiding.

B. Inciting.

C. Discouraging.

D. Preventing.

You can learn a great deal just from watching other players.

A. Discover.

B. Invent.

C. Accumulate.

D. Allow.

All the researchers were asked to gather information on the new viral infection.

A. Give.

B. Collect.

C. Disseminate.

D. Distort.

The dispute between the two countries has resulted in the severing of diplomatic relations.

A. Strenghtening.

B. Breaking.

C. Securing.

D. Swapping.