Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2011 Subject: English Language

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Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy.

Answer Details
The word "mercy" in the sentence means to show compassion or forgiveness towards someone who deserves punishment or harm. The opposite of "mercy" is "vengeance," which means punishment or revenge inflicted in retaliation for a wrong. Therefore, the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word is "vengeance."

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