Faced with the economic crisis, many businesses were tightening their belts and cutting jobs.

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.

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

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

Unless you get your information from a credible website, you should doubt the veracity of the facts until you have confirmed them else where.

The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.

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

Hazardous waste is waste that has substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment.

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

Nutritionists believe that vitamins circumvent diseases.

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

Relations between the two countries have improved considerably in the last few years.

After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.

He was utterly devastated by the news.

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