The nominating committee always meets behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.

James may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

In this writing test, candidates will not be penalized for minor mechanical mistakes.

‘What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for publication,’ said the government official to the reporter.

The mountainous region of the country is thinly populated. It has only 300 inhabitants.

The Browns are both unemployed. With their six children they must be in a tight corner these day.

Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to suffer.

He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog even though it was very big.

The newspaper launched a vicious attack on him, forcing him to resign.

She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she went abroad to study.

The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.

The minister came under fire for his rash decision to close the factory.

The emergence of supersonic travel opened new horizons for the military, tourism, and commerce.