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In the sentence below, fill in the blank with a word that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the capitalized word.

Answer:Attendance at the morning briefing is COMPULSORY for all new recruits, whereas for senior staff members it is 【optional】.

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The word 'optional' (or 'voluntary') best completes the sentence as the word opposite in meaning to 'COMPULSORY'.
The word 'compulsory' means required by rule or obligation. The contrast word 'whereas' indicates that senior staff members are not subject to this requirement, making their attendance 'optional' or 'voluntary'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the meaning of the capitalized target word in context.
The word 'COMPULSORY' means required by law, rule, or mandate.
Understanding the context of mandatory attendance establishes the target definition.
2
Determine the antonym needed to complete the contrast expressed by 'whereas'.
The opposite of something being required by rule is something left to personal choice or preference.
The contrast conjunction 'whereas' signals that senior staff have the choice that recruits do not have.
3
Select an appropriate antonym to fill the blank.
'Optional' or 'voluntary' correctly completes the statement.
'Optional' directly signifies not compulsory or left to choice.

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Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning
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