In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list...
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WAEC 2013
In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Thebrevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's
- A. accuracy
- B. vagueness
- C. clarity
- D. verbosity
Correct Answer: D. verbosity
Explanation
Brevity; concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. shortness
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