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  1. Question 841· 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 842· 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 water in the stream is SHALLOW.

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    Answer: A. deep

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  3. Question 843· 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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  4. Question 844· 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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  5. Question 845· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The patient's condition has DETERIORATED since Monday.

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    Answer: B. improved

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  6. Question 846· 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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  7. Question 847· 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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  8. Question 848· 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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  9. Question 849· 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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  10. Question 850· 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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  11. Question 851· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Bola's handwriting is LEGIBLE.

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    Answer: A. unreadable

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  12. Question 852· 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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  13. Question 853· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The witness gave a CONSISTENT account of the accident.

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    Answer: A. contradictory

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  14. Question 854· 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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  15. Question 855· 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: Ada was very GENEROUS to the orphans.

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    Answer: A. mean

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  16. Question 856· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The meeting ended in total CHAOS.

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    Answer: D. order

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  17. Question 857· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The river is SHALLOW at this point.

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    Answer: D. deep

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  18. Question 858· 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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  19. Question 859· 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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  20. Question 860· 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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