In the following questions choose the word which is the exact OPPOSITE of the given words.

GRACEFUL

Choose one of the following options that means the opposite of the given word

Pertinent

Choose one of the following options that means the opposite of the given word

Gregarious

Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the highlighted word or phrase

Those who views are $progressive$ often meet with formidable impediments when they begin to act.

Select the word or pharse which is closes to the OPPOSITE in meaning of the highlighted word or phrase

The officer asked the clerk to $expedite$ the matter.