Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 9. A lot of his fans think that the love affair added a little zest to the actor's life. A. gusto B. adventure C. concern D. spice 10. He has been sitting there with a pensive expression on his face for hours. A. oppressed B. caged C. thoughtful D. happy 11. What that woman said was just a flat-out lie. A. white B. transparent C. deliberate D. complete Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. 12. There is a dearth of international schools in this fast-developing city. A. scarcity B. abundance C. mixture D. cluster 13. She was left totally speechless by his fatuous remark. A. crafty B. frugal C. sensible D. inane 14. Due to the spread of the coronavirus, doctors and nurses from all over the country have been working round the clock. A. interruptedly B. permanently C. continuously D. accurately