Vocabulary Development : Antonyms exactly opposite in meaning. - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
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.
Ability
Instability
Activity
Credibility
It is a fact that pride is a less admirable quality than....
Humility
Honesty
Affection
Credibility
It is obvious that many people prefer affluence to....
Scarcity
Thrift
Waste
Poverty
While some workers felt that the terms were amicable; others thought that they were....
Strange
Disagreeable
Bad
Hostile
The some teachers dissuade students from studying Mathematics, but others...them
Motivate
Lure
Instruct
Reward