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  1. Question 41· 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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  2. Question 42· 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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  3. Question 43· 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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  4. Question 44· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The market was DESERTED at night.

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  5. Question 45· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The new teacher is very STRICT with latecomers.

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  6. Question 46· 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 doctor assured us that the disease is CURABLE.

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  7. Question 47· 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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  8. Question 48· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: His argument was quite PLAUSIBLE.

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  9. Question 49· 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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  10. Question 50· 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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  11. Question 51· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Your essay contained several IRRELEVANT points.

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  12. Question 52· 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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  13. Question 53· 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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  14. Question 54· 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 rumour about the strike turned out to be FALSE.

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  15. Question 55· 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 soldiers were ordered to ADVANCE.

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  16. Question 56· 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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  17. Question 57· 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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  18. Question 58· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

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

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  19. Question 59· 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 evidence against the accused was SCANTY.

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  20. Question 60· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The witness gave a VAGUE description of the thief.

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