Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2001 Subject: English Language

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Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him?
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The underlined word is "naivety", which refers to a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment. It implies that the person is easily deceived or gullible. The option that is opposite in meaning to "naivety" is "incredulity". Incredulity means a skeptical or disbelieving attitude towards something. So, if someone shows incredulity, they are not easily fooled or convinced by others.

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