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  1. Question 21· 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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  2. Question 22· 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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  3. Question 23· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

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

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  4. Question 24· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Choose the word or group of words opposite in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The minister's speech was BRIEF.

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  5. Question 25· 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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  6. Question 26· 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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  7. Question 27· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The team's performance this season has been DISMAL.

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  8. Question 28· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The pupils were told to keep the classroom TIDY.

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  9. Question 29· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Choose the word or group of words opposite in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: Prices of foodstuffs have been STABLE this month.

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  10. Question 30· 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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  11. Question 31· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The president's speech was CONCILIATORY in tone.

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  12. Question 32· 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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  13. Question 33· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

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

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  14. Question 34· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The judge's sentence was considered LENIENT.

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  15. Question 35· 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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  16. Question 36· 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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  17. Question 37· 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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  18. Question 38· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Choose the word or group of words opposite in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The manager gave the clerk a VERBAL warning.

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  19. Question 39· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The patient's condition is now STABLE.

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  20. Question 40· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The road to the village is NARROW and winding.

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