Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The king consolidated (underlined) the empire into a powerful nation.

Fill in the blank: It was cloudy in the morning but the Sun ______ now.

Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the underlined word: Unsettled conditions in the land led to the exodus (underlined) of hundreds of its citizens.

Fill in the blank: She ______ being questioned unnecessarily.

Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the underlined word: It is obligatory (underlined) for a common citizen to follow the rules.

Fill in the blank: An old feud existed ______ the two families.

Choose the alternative which is closest to the opposite in meaning to the underlined word: The actor is well-known both for his humility (underlined) and courage.

Fill in the blank: I commenced work ______ the 1st of January.

Choose the alternative that can be substituted for the given words: A child who stays away from school without any good reason.