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In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The increase in transport fares deterred our club from planning an excursion this year

  • A. deferred
  • B. irritated
  • C. impelled
  • D. restricted
  • E. encouraged
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86

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
the severity of the harmattan helped me to complete my writing assignment in record time because i had no choice but to lock my self indoors

  • A. warmth
  • B. mildness
  • C. moderation
  • D. leniency
  • E. gentility
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87

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Disgruntled people are indifferent to any plans to rid the society of evil

  • A. different from
  • B. diffirent about
  • C. in agreement with
  • D. interested in
  • E. opposed to
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88

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The deafening noise of the two jet planes which flew across our compound yesterday made people fear that an assault on the country might be imminent

  • A. impending
  • B. ahead
  • C. remote
  • D. eminent
  • E. threatening
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89

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Many untrustworthy students gives evasive answers to questions which they fully understand.

  • A. direct
  • B. outspoken
  • C. simple
  • D. truthful
  • E. clever
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90

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet

  • A. held up
  • B. undercut
  • C. maintained
  • D. abolished
  • E. reversed
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91

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
He is loved for his altruism.

  • A. benevolence
  • B. sincerity
  • C. selfishness
  • D. selflessness
  • E. kindness
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92

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
Chidi is naturally taciturn

  • A. friendly
  • B. cheerful
  • C. dumb
  • D. lively
  • E. garrulous
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93

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
To most people last Christmas was an austere period

  • A. prosperous
  • B. harsh
  • C. severe
  • D. sour
  • E. stern
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94

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The chief was generous in his award of university scholarships

  • A. nobel
  • B. considerate
  • C. liberal
  • D. mean
  • E. honest
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