Fill in the blanks with the opposites of the words given in brockets.
1. We should learn from our _____ (success).
2. Children don’t like to read ____ (interesting) books.
3. Be _____ (general) when you’are telling us what you need.
4. The teacher asked the children to _____ (start) talking.
5. The new boss decided to _____ (appoint) the lazy workers.