In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From...
ENGLISH
WAEC 2011
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Both sides are veryhopeful about the outcome of the peace talks, but observers are still very..........
- A. realistic
- B. emphatic
- C. explicit
- D. pessimistic
Correct Answer: D. pessimistic
Explanation
Hopeful; feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.
pessimistic; tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.
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