Directions: In this section each item consists of a word or a phrase which is bold in the sentence given. It is followed by four words or phares. Select the word or phrase which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the bold word or phrase.

1. The world media has tended to focus far more upon occasional discord than on our spectacular achievements.
(a) Tranquillity
(b) Harmony
(c) Failure
(d) Confusion

2. The evidence Indira gave in support of her theory was quite copious.
(a) Unsatisfactory
(b) Unconvincing
(c) Poor
(d) Scanty

3. Self-reproach is not always very good thing.
(a) Self-esteem
(b) Self-assurance
(c) Self-justification
(d) Self-satisfaction

4. The dictator quelled the uprising.
(a) Fostered
(b) Defended
(c) Supported
(d) Fomented

5. The drug gave him instant relief from pain.
(a) Final
(b) Complete
(c) Genuine
(d) Delayed

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