What is the opposite of PROFOUND?
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Choose the option most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals that also fills the gap:
The old teacher's advice was PROFOUND, but the boy's reply was .
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Answer: A. superficial
“Profound” means deep and full of meaning. “Superficial” means shallow, without deep thought.
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The answer is A: superficial. “Profound” means deep and full of meaning. “Superficial” means shallow, without deep thought.
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Choose the option most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals that also fills the gap:
The new generator's power supply is ERRATIC, but the old one was .
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Answer: A. consistent
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Choose the option most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals that also fills the gap:
The first question was DIFFICULT, but the second one was .
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Answer: B. easy
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Choose the option most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals that also fills the gap:
The land near the river is FERTILE, but the land on the hill is .
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Answer: C. barren
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