JAMB - English Language (2011 - No. 27)
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?
The teacher who beat the student was treated with mercy?
disrespect
contempt
vengeance
kindness
Maelezo
Mercy; to have compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm.
vengeance; punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong.