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JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 50

Question 50

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous

  1. A.redundant
  2. B.spurious
  3. C.unnecessary
  4. D.scanty.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (scanty.)

Explanation

Superfluous means more than enough, not needed. 'Redundant' and 'unnecessary' mean the same; 'scanty', too little, is the opposite.