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JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 41

Question 41

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: The college was worried about Tunji's garrulous tendencies

  1. A.reticent
  2. B.loquacious
  3. C.quarrelsome
  4. D.outspoken
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (reticent)

Explanation

'Garrulous' means too talkative; 'reticent' means saying little, the opposite. 'Loquacious' is a synonym.