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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 50

Question 50

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: The greenhouse effect is beginning to abate in Europe

  1. A.intensify
  2. B.extenuate
  3. C.surface
  4. D.ameliorate
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Answer: A (intensify)

Explanation

To 'abate' is to lessen; the opposite is to intensify.