Only one of the four answers has about the same meaning as the underlined word or phrase in each sentence. Choose the words that best completes each sentence.
1-
It is mandatory for us to attend this afternoon's meeting.
A -
voluntary
B -
inevitable
C -
unavoidable
D -
compulsory
2-
They are a group of extremely funny people.
A -
ridiculous
B -
jovial
C -
hilarious
D -
frantic
3-
To her horror, she discovered that someone else at the party was wearing the same outfit.
A -
a common
B -
an identical
C -
an equivalent
D -
a comparable
4-
The electrician told us that our power supply would be cut off for a short time.
A -
temporarily
B -
abruptly
C -
permanently
D -
continuously
5-
That hostile old man is my neighbor.
A -
sociable
B -
hospitable
C -
amiable
D -
unfriendly
6-
That was the most memorable holiday.
A -
mesmerizing
B -
enjoyable
C -
eventful
D -
unforgettable
7-
The teacher counseled him against mixing with hooligans.
A -
indicated
B -
advised
C -
directed
D -
motioned
8-
The boat drifted swiftly downstream.
A -
rapidly
B -
dramatically
C -
unexpectedly
D -
recklessly
9-
The riot police fired tear-gas at the crowd of demonstrators to cause them to scatter.