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In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence. 

Halima likes to dwell on trivial, rather than _______ matters. 

A
strong
B
popular
C
weighty
D
heavy
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Correct Option: D

The word trivial means;  of little value or importance, of very little importance or value; insignificant.

synonyms:unimportant, insignificant, inconsequential, minor, of no/little account, of no/little consequence, of no/little importance

while 

Heavy means; of major import; grave; serious

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