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  1. Question 901· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Funmi is very OPTIMISTIC about her result.

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    Answer: B. pessimistic

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  2. Question 902· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The lecturer is known for his VERBOSE explanations.

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    Answer: A. concise

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  3. Question 903· 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 family meeting ended in DISCORD.

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    Answer: D. harmony

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  4. Question 904· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The crowd was HOSTILE to the visitors.

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    Answer: B. friendly

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  5. Question 905· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The old king's rule was BENEVOLENT.

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    Answer: C. cruel

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  6. Question 906· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: He was born in an OBSCURE village.

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    Answer: B. well-known

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  7. Question 907· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The council took a TENTATIVE decision on the matter.

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    Answer: C. definite

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  8. Question 908· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Kemi is OPTIMISTIC about the result.

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    Answer: B. pessimistic

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  9. Question 909· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The judge was LENIENT with the offender.

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    Answer: B. strict

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  10. Question 910· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: He was RELUCTANT to help.

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    Answer: D. willing

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  11. Question 911· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The old man's memory is still REMARKABLY sharp.

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    Answer: B. unremarkably

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  12. Question 912· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The new policy will BENEFIT farmers.

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    Answer: D. harm

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  13. Question 913· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The trader's prices are always MODERATE.

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    Answer: C. excessive

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  14. Question 914· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: This is only a TEMPORARY arrangement.

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    Answer: C. permanent

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  15. Question 915· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The election process was TRANSPARENT.

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    Answer: A. secretive

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  16. Question 916· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The valley has FERTILE soil.

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    Answer: B. barren

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  17. Question 917· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Amina is usually TACITURN at family meetings.

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    Answer: C. talkative

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  18. Question 918· 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: Tunde is admired for his HUMILITY.

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    Answer: B. arrogance

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  19. Question 919· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: Chika is an OPTIMISTIC student who expects to pass.

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    Answer: C. pessimistic

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  20. Question 920· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The landlord was known to be very MAGNANIMOUS.

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    Answer: A. mean-spirited

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