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JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 48

Question 48

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The man paid a large sum to redeem his mortgaged property.

  1. A.ransom
  2. B.acquire
  3. C.pawn
  4. D.recover.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (pawn)

Explanation

To redeem property is to get it back by paying; to pawn it is to give it up as security, the opposite.