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JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 34

Question 34

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics: The doctor tried to alleviate his patient's pain

  1. A.relieve
  2. B.worsen
  3. C.kill
  4. D.cure
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Answer: B (worsen)

Explanation

To alleviate pain is to reduce it; the opposite is to worsen it.