From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

He was such a brilliant footballer!

A. an inspired

B. an intelligent

C. a dazzling

D. skillful

The Politician is a fluent speaker.

A. an eloquent

B. a superficial

C. an insightful

D. a persuasive

Everyone has the urge to succeed in life.

A. compulsion

B. desire

C. need

D. courage

When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.

A. tight

B. deep

C. dense

D. close

That was a timely intervention.

A. suitable

B. accurate

C. prompt

D. major

David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous.

A. painstaking

B. ambitious

C. pleasant

D. daring

We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky.

A. deceitful

B. trivial

C. unexpected

D. difficult

I think that his essay is impeccable.

A. erroneous

B. correct

C. satisfactory

D. faultless

There has been a marked change in her study habit.

A. significant

B. real

C. full

D. complete

He was directed to write the letter.

A. advised

B. instructed

C. persuaded

D. forced