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The term "impassioned" means filled with or showing great emotion, enthusiasm or passion. Therefore, "emotional" would be nearest in meaning to "impassioned."

The term "euphoria" refers to a state of intense happiness and excitement. While A. pleasure captures a similar sentiment, excitement better conveys the heightened emotional state associated with a significant event like an election result.

The expression "nail the lie to the counter" means confronting, exposing or making the lie known. Therefore, option A. expose it publicly is nearest in meaning to the expression.

The term "apogee" refers to the highest point in the development or progress of something.

The word "grave" is synonymous with "serious." Both terms imply a state of being critical or urgent.

The word "fatal" means something that causes death or is capable of causing death. Therefore, the nearest in meaning to the word is "deadly."

The phrase "a moment of respite" means a break or a pause from something difficult or unpleasant. This means that the relief provided is temporary.

The phrase "pick to pieces" means to examine something very closely or to "critically analyse" something with the intent of finding faults or understanding its components.

The term "big-hearted" is used to describe someone who is generous, kind and compassionate. In the given sentence, the new ruler is characterised by a generous and kind approach in his dealings with people. Option A, "generous," is the nearest in meaning to "big-hearted" and is the most appropriate choice in this context.

The word "fleeting" means lasting for a very short time, brief, or transient. The opposite of "fleeting" is something that is long-lasting or enduring. Therefore, option C, "long," is the opposite in meaning. It indicates a visit that is not brief but rather of an extended or prolonged duration. Options A and D are not opposite in meaning, and option B is a synonym for "fleeting."

The word "alleviate" means to make something less severe or to reduce it—in this case, poverty. Therefore, the opposite would be to make poverty worse or to "exacerbate" it.

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.

In this context, "detriment" means harm or damage that could negatively affect the applicant. Therefore, the opposite of detriment would be something beneficial or advantageous to the applicant.

The phrase "acted up" implies that the brakes malfunctioned or did not perform well. Therefore, the opposite would be that it "responded well."

The word "rescinded" means to revoke, cancel or take back a decision. Therefore, the opposite of rescinding would be to put a decision into effect or carry it out.