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JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 34

Question 34

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: Such measures end up exacerbating the pain,

  1. A.aggravating
  2. B.increasing
  3. C.eliminating
  4. D.alleviating
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (alleviating)

Explanation

Exacerbating means making worse; alleviating means making less severe.