Fill in the blanks with the antonyms of the words underlined.
1. The iron rails .......... in summer and contract in winter.
2. Writing a novel is a laborious process: it is not ............. .
3. We should remain calm in ............ as we do in times of prosperity.
4. He is very proud of his team’s achievements but is very .............. about his own glorious achievements.
5. The former option would be much more sensible than the ........... one.
6. In Bengaluru, the value of properties has appreciated but the quality of life has ..............
7. Investing in shares requires prudence: investing all your money in shares is ................
