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Section I 1. The opposite of compulsory (required) is optional. A. optional* 2. The opposite of hailed (praised) is denouncing (criticizing). D. denouncing* 3. The opposite of premeditated (planned) is unintentional (accidental). B. unintentional* 4. The opposite of scolded (reprimanded) is commended (praised). A. commended* 5. The opposite of unscrupulous (dishonest) is upright (honest, moral). B. upright* 6. The opposite of arrogant (proud, conceited) is humble (modest). C. humble* 7. The opposite of obsolete (outdated) is modern (current). D. modern* 8. The opposite of fake (counterfeit) is genuine (real). B. genuine* 9. The opposite of specific (detailed) is general (broad). B. general* 10. The opposite of serene (calm) is turbulent (stormy, agitated). A. turbulent* Section II 11. The phrase "not have the least doubt" means to have no doubt at all. D. least* 12. In a conditional sentence expressing a hypothetical desire, would is the appropriate auxiliary verb. D. would* 13. A project that stops due to lack of funds is abandoned. A. abandoned* 14. Studies are conducted to address (deal with or tackle) a problem. A. address*