Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

This is his $$\underline {maiden} $$ appearance on the screen.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

At the end of the marathon everybody was $$\underline {exhausted} $$.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

He gave me a $$\underline {counterfeit} $$ coin.

Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

It is unwise to $$\underline {sever} $$ diplomatic relations with a neighbouring country over small matters.