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  1. Question 501· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The flowers on the table are ARTIFICIAL.

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    Answer: B. natural

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  2. Question 502· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: She gave a TENTATIVE answer.

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    Answer: A. definite

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  3. Question 503· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: There has been a GRADUAL rise in prices.

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    Answer: C. sudden

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  4. Question 504· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The boy's conduct was COMMENDABLE.

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    Answer: A. blameworthy

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  5. Question 505· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The doctor's diagnosis turned out to be ACCURATE.

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    Answer: A. wrong

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  6. Question 506· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The museum displays ANCIENT tools.

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    Answer: C. modern

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  7. Question 507· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: She remained cheerful in ADVERSITY.

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    Answer: B. prosperity

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  8. Question 508· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The soup tasted rather BLAND.

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    Answer: C. spicy

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  9. Question 509· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Fish is ABUNDANT in the river during the rainy season.

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    Answer: C. scarce

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  10. Question 510· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The valley is famous for its FERTILE land.

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    Answer: C. barren

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  11. Question 511· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The water in the pond was STAGNANT.

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    Answer: C. flowing

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  12. Question 512· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The general was VICTORIOUS.

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    Answer: D. defeated

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  13. Question 513· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Ada is a FRUGAL housewife.

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    Answer: C. wasteful

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  14. Question 514· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Prices have remained CONSTANT this month.

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    Answer: D. fluctuating

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  15. Question 515· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The lecturer is known for his VERBOSE explanations.

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    Answer: A. concise

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  16. Question 516· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The crowd was HOSTILE to the visitors.

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    Answer: B. friendly

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  17. Question 517· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The old king's rule was BENEVOLENT.

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    Answer: C. cruel

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  18. Question 518· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: He was born in an OBSCURE village.

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    Answer: B. well-known

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  19. Question 519· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Kemi is OPTIMISTIC about the result.

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    Answer: B. pessimistic

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  20. Question 520· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The judge was LENIENT with the offender.

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    Answer: B. strict

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