These risks are <u>incidental</u> to the work of a firefighter
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the answer sheet accordingly.
- A. essential ✓
- B. adventitious
- C. serendipitous
- D. subsidiary
Correct Answer: A. essential
Explanation
Incidental means happening as a minor accompaniment to something else. The antonym is essential, meaning absolutely necessary.
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