From the list of words leftered A to D, choose the one tnat is most...

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WAEC 2019

From the list of words leftered A to D, choose the one tnat 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 arrival of the riot police at our campus_______the tension rather thanmitigate it.

  • A. lengthened
  • B. heightened
  • C. prolonged
  • D. created

Correct Answer: B. heightened



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