In the following sentence, there is an underlined word and one gap. From the list...

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WAEC 2018

In the following sentence, there is an 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.

The youth prefer discussing contemporary issues to ______ ones.

  • A. archaic
  • B. uninteresting
  • C. stale
  • D. political

Correct Answer: A. archaic

Explanation

The word contemporary means; of the present time; modern

While

Archaic means; primitive; ancient; old



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