What word is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word "remote"?

Question 71 asks for the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word "remote".

• Step 1: Understand the meaning of "remote". "Remote" means far away, distant, or not easily accessible.
• Step 2: Examine the given options:
  • A. "quiet" means making little or no noise. This is not the opposite of remote.
  • B. "distant" is a synonym for remote, meaning far away.
  • C. "accessible" means able to be reached or entered easily. This is the direct opposite of being remote.
  • D. "small" refers to size. This is not the opposite of remote.
• Step 3: Choose the option that is the antonym of "remote". "Accessible" is the most appropriate opposite.

The correct option is C.

The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$