Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the bold word/phrase in the sentence.
The decision to stop firing across the border was a unilateral one.

• A. collective
• B. bilateral
• C. multilateral
• D. multiple

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

bilateral

The word 'unilateral' refers to involving only one group or country.
Option A, collective refers to something done by people acting as a group.
Option B, bilateral refers to something involving two parties, especially countries.
Option C, multilateral refers to involving three or more parties.
Option D, multiple refers to involving several parts, members or elements.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'bilateral' is the opposite of the word 'unilateral'.