Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
Civil engineering is predominantly a male profession.
A
absolutely
B
essentially
C
generally
D
seldom
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In this context, "predominantly" means that something is mainly or primarily characteristic of a certain group—in this case, civil engineering is mainly a male profession. Therefore, the opposite would imply that it is not mainly male or is infrequently associated with males.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11382)