Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words, selecting from the options provided. Explain your choices.

Here are the solutions to the vocabulary questions:

2. The shopkeeper will reject your offer if you do not ......... his terms.
The word reject means to dismiss or refuse to accept. The opposite of rejecting terms is to accept them.

• A. allow
• B. request
• C. accept
• D. condemn
• E. commend The most appropriate opposite is accept. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$

3. Abbas was completely sapped after running the marathon race so he needed something to ......... him.
The word sapped means to drain of strength or energy. Abbas needed something to restore his energy.

• A. relieve
• B. enliven
• C. release
• D. nourish
• E. invigorate The word invigorate means to give strength and energy to. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{E}}$

4. Most people thought the accused would be convicted but surprisingly he was .
The word convicted means found guilty of a criminal offense. The sentence implies an opposite outcome.

• A. acquitted
• B. released
• C. sentenced
• D. jailed
• E. pardoned The word acquitted means found not guilty. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{A}}$

5. While Emeka received a ......... for doing his work well, Eno was given a reprimand for poor performance.
The word reprimand means a formal expression of disapproval. The sentence contrasts Emeka's positive outcome for good work with Eno's negative outcome for poor performance. Therefore, Emeka received something positive, the opposite of a reprimand.

• A. gift
• B. scholarship
• C. promotion
• D. compliment
• E. punishment A compliment is an expression of praise or admiration, which is the opposite of a reprimand. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{D}}$

6. His review of the new book was a blend of condemnation and .........
The word condemnation means strong disapproval. A "blend" implies a mix of opposing elements. Therefore, the blank should be the opposite of condemnation.

• A. recommendation
• B. renunciation
• C. commendation
• D. criticism
• E. eulogization The word commendation means praise or approval. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$

7. The leader denied that he held very rigid opinions and mentioned instances when he had been .........
The word rigid means unable to bend or be changed; inflexible. The leader denied being rigid, so he must have been the opposite.

• A. tolerant
• B. compromising
• C. friendly
• D. democratic
• E. flexible The word flexible means able to be easily modified or adapted. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{E}}$

8. The economy that was buoyant is now .........
The word buoyant, when referring to an economy, means doing well or prosperous. The sentence implies a contrast, so the economy is now the opposite.

• A. bleak
• B. gloomy
• C. unfavourable
• D. depressed
• E. difficult A depressed economy is one suffering from a long-term downturn, which is the opposite of a buoyant economy. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{D}}$

9. The old car is durable while the new one looks .........
The word durable means able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting. The sentence contrasts the old car with the new one, implying the new one is the opposite of durable.

• A. haggard
• B. fragile
• C. strong
• D. unreliable
• E. delicate The word fragile means easily broken or damaged. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{B}}$

10. Adaeze is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most ......... girls in the school.
The word indolent means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. The sentence contrasts Adaeze's indolence with Mary's quality, implying Mary is the opposite of lazy.

• A. perfect
• B. trustworthy
• C. diligent
• D. devoted The word diligent means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties; hardworking. The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$