Find the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Here are the solutions for questions 71-80 from the image, finding the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

71. The village is quite $\underline{\text{remote}}$.

• Step 1: The word "remote" means far away or distant.
• Step 2: The opposite of being far away is being easy to reach or accessible.
• Step 3: Among the options, "accessible" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is C.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$

72. The speaker made a $\underline{\text{pessimistic}}$ comment about the country's economic future.

• Step 1: The word "pessimistic" means expecting the worst or having a negative outlook.
• Step 2: The opposite of a negative outlook is a positive or hopeful outlook.
• Step 3: Among the options, "hopeful" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is B.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{B}}$

73. The principal issued a $\underline{\text{vehement}}$ warning against examination malpractice.

• Step 1: The word "vehement" means showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
• Step 2: The opposite of forceful or intense is mild or gentle.
• Step 3: Among the options, "mild" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is C.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$

74. The witness gave a $\underline{\text{coherent}}$ account of the event that occurred that night.

• Step 1: The word "coherent" means logical and consistent; clear and understandable.
• Step 2: The opposite of clear and logical is confused or illogical.
• Step 3: Among the options, "confused" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is C.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$

75. The lawyer dismissed the claim as $\underline{\text{spurious}}$, arguing that it had no factual basis.

• Step 1: The word "spurious" means not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
• Step 2: The opposite of false or fake is genuine or authentic.
• Step 3: Among the options, "genuine" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is B.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{B}}$

76. The politician gave a $\underline{\text{formal}}$ speech that went on for several hours without pause.

• Step 1: The word "formal" in the context of a speech implies a serious, official, or structured style, not casual.
• Step 2: The opposite of a formal or serious style is an informal, conversational, or chatty style.
• Step 3: Among the options, "chatty" best represents the opposite of a formal speech.

The correct option is D.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{D}}$

77. The witness appeared $\underline{\text{reticent}}$ during cross examination, giving minimal information.

• Step 1: The word "reticent" means not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved or uncommunicative.
• Step 2: The opposite of being uncommunicative is being talkative or communicative.
• Step 3: Among the options, "talkative" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is A.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{A}}$

78. The politician's $\underline{\text{vindictive}}$ attitude towards his opponents made reconciliation impossible.

• Step 1: The word "vindictive" means having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
• Step 2: The opposite of seeking revenge is being forgiving or merciful.
• Step 3: Among the options, "forgiving" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is D.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{D}}$

79. The company's response to the crises was $\underline{\text{proactive}}$, anticipating problems before they occurred.

• Step 1: The word "proactive" means creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than responding to it after it has happened.
• Step 2: The opposite of acting in anticipation is reacting to events after they occur.
• Step 3: Among the options, "reactive" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is C.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{C}}$

80. The diplomat made a $\underline{\text{tangential}}$ remark that was loosely related to main discussion.

• Step 1: The word "tangential" means only slightly relevant or diverging from the main subject.
• Step 2: The opposite of being slightly relevant or off-topic is being directly relevant or pertinent.
• Step 3: Among the options, "relevant" is the direct opposite.

The correct option is A.
The final answer is $\boxed{\text{A}}$