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JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 39

Question 39

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: The effect of rising prices has snowballed considerably

  1. A.risen
  2. B.decreased
  3. C.frozen
  4. D.grown
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (decreased)

Explanation

'Snowballed' means grown rapidly; the opposite is 'decreased'.