CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Task 1. Circle the letter of the word that most closely matches the underlined word in the sentence. Use the antonym in italic bold as a clue to the correct meaning
1. While she was indifferent to golf, her husband was an avid fan
A. boring B. likeable C. eager D. pleasant 2. I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher thought it was trite
A. special B. loud C. happy D. common
3. Stacey was suspicious when the clown handed them a box, but her gullible little brother opened it anyway.
A. trusting B. sad C. doomed D. careful
4. While James is very outgoing, his older brother is very reclusive
A withdrawn B. athletic C. popular D. hungry
5. The woman abhorred cleaning house, but she loved a spotless home
A often B. demanded C. enjoyed D. hated​