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106

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
He intentionally threw the documents away and somebody … burnt them

  • A. carelessly
  • B. willingly
  • C. accidentally
  • D. foolishly
  • E. fortunately
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107

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Personally, I give in rather easily when it comes to arguments, but Emeka will always… to his opinions

  • A. hoild in
  • B. hold on
  • C. give out
  • D. hold off
  • E. hold back
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108

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
It is curious how Bayo can be so carefree in his ways when his brother is so …

  • A. meticulous
  • B. eccentric
  • C. easy-going
  • D. lovable
  • E. indifferent
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109

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
His outspokenness contrasts with the ….. of the father.

  • A. humour
  • B. sobriety
  • C. deafness
  • D. dumbness
  • E. taciturnity
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110

Instruction: Chose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
One of the armed robbers was as daring in his words at the stake as the other was

  • A. morose
  • B. secretive
  • C. reckless
  • D. timid
  • E. rational
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