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JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 55

Question 55

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The Vice-Chancellor relinquished power at the end of his term.

  1. A.abandoned
  2. B.wielded
  3. C.gave up
  4. D.clung on to.
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Answer: D (clung on to.)

Explanation

To relinquish power is to give it up; to cling on to it is the opposite.