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JAMB Use of English 2015 Question 27

Question 27

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s): Such measures end up exacebrating the pain

  1. A.aggravating
  2. B.increasing
  3. C.eliminating
  4. D.alleviating
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (alleviating)

Explanation

To exacerbate pain is to make it worse; to alleviate pain is to make it less severe.