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  1. Question 861· 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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    Answer: B. lengthy

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  2. Question 862· 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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    Answer: A. arrogant

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  3. Question 863· 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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    Answer: B. mean

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  4. Question 864· 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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    Answer: C. impressive

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  5. Question 865· 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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    Answer: D. untidy

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  6. Question 866· 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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    Answer: A. fluctuating

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  7. Question 867· 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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    Answer: C. divided

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  8. Question 868· 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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    Answer: C. provocative

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  9. Question 869· 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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    Answer: B. rare

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  10. Question 870· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

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

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    Answer: D. excessive

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  11. Question 871· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

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

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    Answer: C. harsh

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  12. Question 872· 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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    Answer: D. thorough

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  13. Question 873· 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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    Answer: D. establish

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  14. Question 874· 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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  15. Question 875· 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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    Answer: B. written

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  16. Question 876· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

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

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    Answer: B. critical

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  17. Question 877· 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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    Answer: A. wide

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  18. Question 878· 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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  19. Question 879· 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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  20. Question 880· 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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