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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 30

Question 30

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined: The Military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet.

  1. A.held up
  2. B.undercut
  3. C.maintained
  4. D.abolished
  5. E.reversed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (reversed)

Explanation

To uphold a decision is to confirm it; to reverse it is to overturn it.