Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions
Question:
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word: Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood that people poach animals to earn their living.
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A.
chance -
B.
prospect -
C.
possibility -
D.
improbability
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer: EASY
EASY ANSWER
Knowledge of antonyms
Likelihood (n): ability, ability
A. chance (n): chance
B. prospect (n): prospect
C. possibility (n): possibility
D. improbability (n): the inability to happen
→ Likelihood >< improbability
Poverty in many African countries increases the likelihood of people poaching animals for a living.
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