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  1. Question 1· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The minister's reply was EVASIVE.

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  2. Question 2· 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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  3. Question 3· 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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  4. Question 4· 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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  5. Question 5· 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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  6. Question 6· 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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  7. Question 7· 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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  8. Question 8· 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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  9. Question 9· 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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  10. Question 10· 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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  11. Question 11· 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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  12. Question 12· 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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  13. Question 13· 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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  14. Question 14· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

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

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  15. Question 15· 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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  16. Question 16· 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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  17. Question 17· 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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  18. Question 18· 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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  19. Question 19· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

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

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  20. Question 20· 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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