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The explanation provided by the lecturer on the complex topic was completely OPAQUE to the first-year students. Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to OPAQUE as used in the sentence?

  1. clearAnswer
  2. B
    obscure
  3. C
    solid
  4. D
    optimum

Answer

The word most nearly opposite in meaning to OPAQUE in the given sentence is 'clear'.
In the sentence, 'opaque' is used figuratively to mean obscure or difficult to understand. The word 'clear' means easy to perceive and comprehend, making it the precise contextual opposite.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the contextual meaning of the bold word 'OPAQUE'.
In the sentence, 'opaque' describes an explanation that students could not understand, meaning obscure or hard to fathom.
Vocabulary in JAMB UTME must be interpreted within its specific sentence context.
2
Select the option that provides the exact opposite meaning to 'obscure'.
'Clear' means easily understood or transparent in meaning, which directly opposes 'opaque'.
An antonym must express the opposite contextual sense.

Key Concept

Identifying Contextual Antonyms
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