In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. It pays to be firm rather than..........in a case like this.
A. flexible B. frank C. irresponsible D. careless
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
firm; strongly felt and unlikely to change. flexible; ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.
