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.

A few days after Musa's _______, his sister longed for his departure.

  • A coming
  • B entrance
  • C arrival
  • D welcome

The correct answer is C. arrival

The word departure means; an act or instance of departing: Depart means; to go away; leave: 

While

Arrival which means; an act of arriving; a coming, is the most suitable answer.

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