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JAMB Use of English 2013 Question 54

Question 54

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The war against malaria keeps waxing.

  1. A.decreasing
  2. B.increasing
  3. C.wavering
  4. D.happening
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Answer: A (decreasing)

Explanation

To wax is to grow or increase; the opposite is decreasing (waning).