JAMB UTMEUse of EnglishLexis & Structure2022

Antonym of TRANSPARENT.

AClear
BHonest
COpaqueCORRECT
DVisible
AI
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** An **antonym** means the opposite of a word. "Transparent" literally means you can see through something — like clear glass or water. When something is transparent, light passes through it easily and you can view what's on the other side. The opposite of this is **"opaque"** — something you *cannot* see through at all. Think of a thick wall, wood, or metal. Light cannot pass through opaque materials. So transparent ↔ opaque are perfect opposites. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **Clear** is actually a *synonym* (same meaning) of transparent, not an opposite - **Honest** is transparent used figuratively (being "transparent" with your intentions), but the question wants the direct opposite of the core meaning - **Visible** means "can be seen" — but transparent things are also visible! This isn't the opposite **Quick takeaway** If you can see *through* it, it's transparent; if you *cannot* see through it at all, it's opaque — they're perfect opposites like hot and cold.
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