English 2023 Q23: Choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined words. The gradual process…

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Choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined words. The gradual process of gradual to civilian rule came to an ____ end.

  1. unnecessary
  2. anticipated
  3. abrupt ✓
  4. unhappy
Explanation

“Gradual” means happening slowly, step by step. Its opposite is abrupt, which means sudden and unexpected.

So the process came to an abrupt end. “Anticipated” means expected, and it does not describe speed.

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