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In each of the following sentences, there is one underlined word and one gap. from the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence  (waec 2015).

Young people are known for their....which contrast with the composure of adults.

A

Ability 

B

Instability 

C

Activity 

D

Credibility 

correct option: b
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2

It is a fact that pride is a less admirable quality than....

A

Humility 

B

Honesty 

C

Affection 

D

Credibility 

correct option: a
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3

It is obvious that many people prefer affluence to....

A

Scarcity 

B

Thrift 

C

Waste 

D

Poverty 

correct option: d
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4

While some workers felt that the terms were amicable; others thought that they were....

A

Strange 

B

Disagreeable 

C

Bad 

D

Hostile 

correct option: d
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The some teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others...them

A

Motivate 

B

Lure 

C

Instruct 

D

Reward 

correct option: a
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