A Sleep-inducing
B Stimulating
C Drowsy
D Sedating
Explanation: \'Soporific\' means sleep-inducing. \'Stimulating\' is its opposite.
A Mature
B Just begun
C Complete
D Finished
Explanation: \'Inchoate\' means just begun and so not fully formed.
A Independent
B Servile
C Defiant
D Rebellious
Explanation: \'Obsequious\' means excessively obedient. \'Servile\' is similar.
A Bold
B Circumspect
C Reckless
D Brash
Explanation: \'Circumspect\' means wary and unwilling to take risks, fitting for avoiding controversy.
A Talkative
B Reserved
C Chatty
D Verbose
Explanation: \'Garrulous\' means excessively talkative. \'Reserved\' is its opposite.
A Practical
B Exceedingly idealistic
C Realistic
D Logical
Explanation: \'Quixotic\' means exceedingly idealistic and unrealistic.
A Giving up
B Persistent
C Weak
D Passive
Explanation: \'Tenacious\' means holding firmly. \'Persistent\' is similar.
A The affect of the treatment was positive.
B The treatment will affect the outcome.
C The affect was obvious to everyone.
D She has a strong affect on decisions.
Explanation: \'Affect\' is a verb meaning to influence. \'Effect\' is the noun.
A Generous
B Petty
C Noble
D Forgiving
Explanation: \'Magnanimous\' means generous. \'Petty\' is its opposite.
A Pessimistic
B Optimistic
C Neutral
D Doubtful
Explanation: \'Sanguine\' means optimistic, especially in difficult situations.
A Moderate
B Insatiable
C Restrained
D Temperate
Explanation: \'Voracious\' means having a very eager approach. \'Insatiable\' is similar.
A Haphazard
B Methodical
C Random
D Chaotic
Explanation: Only a \'Methodical\' approach would yield consistent breakthrough results.
A Clear
B Confused
C Coherent
D Intelligible
Explanation: \'Lucid\' means easy to understand. \'Confused\' is its opposite.
A Melodious
B Harsh-sounding
C Harmonious
D Pleasant
Explanation: \'Cacophonous\' means involving or producing a harsh mixture of sounds.
A Open
B Covert
C Public
D Official
Explanation: \'Surreptitious\' means kept secret. \'Covert\' is its synonym.
A The team are going to win.
B The team is going to win.
C The team have been going to win.
D The team were going to win.
Explanation: \'Team\' is a collective noun taking a singular verb.
A Convincing
B Unconvincing
C Persuasive
D Compelling
Explanation: \'Cogent\' means clear and logical. \'Unconvincing\' is its opposite.
A Thorough
B Done without care
C Enthusiastic
D Detailed
Explanation: \'Perfunctory\' means carried out with minimal effort or interest.
A Abundance
B Scarcity
C Plenty
D Surplus
Explanation: \'Dearth\' means a scarcity or lack of something.
A Authoritarian
B Empathetic
C Dictatorial
D Oppressive
Explanation: An \'Empathetic\' leadership style would motivate employees.