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  1. Question 881· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

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

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    Answer: C. crowded

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  2. Question 882· 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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    Answer: A. lenient

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  3. Question 883· 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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    Answer: B. incurable

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  4. Question 884· 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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    Answer: A. wrong

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  5. Question 885· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

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

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    Answer: D. unconvincing

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  6. Question 886· 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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    Answer: C. modern

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  7. Question 887· 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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    Answer: B. prosperity

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  8. Question 888· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

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

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    Answer: C. relevant

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  9. Question 889· 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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    Answer: C. spicy

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  10. Question 890· 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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    Answer: C. scarce

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  11. Question 891· 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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    Answer: C. true

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  12. Question 892· 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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    Answer: C. retreat

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  13. Question 893· 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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    Answer: C. barren

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  14. Question 894· 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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    Answer: C. flowing

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  15. Question 895· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

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

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    Answer: D. defeated

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  16. Question 896· 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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    Answer: C. abundant

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  17. Question 897· 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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    Answer: A. precise

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  18. Question 898· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The council's plan was ACCEPTED by the elders.

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    Answer: B. rejected

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  19. Question 899· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Ada is a FRUGAL housewife.

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    Answer: C. wasteful

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  20. Question 900· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Prices have remained CONSTANT this month.

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    Answer: D. fluctuating

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