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JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 54

Question 54

Antonyms

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy.

  1. A.disrespect
  2. B.contempt
  3. C.vengeance
  4. D.kindness
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (vengeance)

Explanation

Mercy is forgiving someone instead of punishing them. Vengeance is punishing them to pay them back, the opposite.