The land appears to be <u>parched</u>.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is <strong>OPPOSITE</strong> in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. dry
- B. desiccated
- C. wet ✓
- D. scorched
Correct Answer: C. wet
Explanation
'Parched' means dried out with heat or extremely thirsty. The opposite is 'wet'.
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