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  1. Question 481· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Water is SCARCE in the dry season.

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    Answer: C. plentiful

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  2. Question 482· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The goods were of INFERIOR quality.

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    Answer: A. superior

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  3. Question 483· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Tola was an OBEDIENT child.

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    Answer: C. rebellious

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  4. Question 484· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The thief tried to CONCEAL the stolen phone.

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    Answer: A. reveal

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  5. Question 485· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The court ACQUITTED the accused.

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    Answer: C. convicted

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  6. Question 486· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Attendance at the extra lessons is VOLUNTARY.

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    Answer: A. compulsory

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  7. Question 487· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The TIMID boy hid behind his mother.

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    Answer: C. bold

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  8. Question 488· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The problem is very COMPLEX.

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    Answer: C. simple

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  9. Question 489· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: What is the MAXIMUM score in the test?

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    Answer: D. minimum

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  10. Question 490· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The thief cast a FURTIVE glance at the shop.

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    Answer: D. open

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  11. Question 491· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The company plans to EXPAND its business.

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    Answer: C. reduce

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  12. Question 492· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Attendance at the meeting is MANDATORY.

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    Answer: C. optional

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  13. Question 493· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The chairman spoke in a CONCILIATORY tone.

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    Answer: C. hostile

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  14. Question 494· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Despite his wealth, Chief Okeke is a HUMBLE man.

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    Answer: A. arrogant

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  15. Question 495· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Mr Okafor is a GENEROUS man.

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    Answer: B. mean

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  16. Question 496· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The members of the club were UNANIMOUS in electing Ada as captain.

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    Answer: C. divided

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  17. Question 497· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Power cuts are FREQUENT in this area.

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    Answer: B. rare

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  18. Question 498· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The workers' demands were MODEST.

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    Answer: D. excessive

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  19. Question 499· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: His knowledge of the subject is rather SUPERFICIAL.

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    Answer: D. thorough

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  20. Question 500· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The new law will ABOLISH the old tax.

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    Answer: D. establish

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