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JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 27

Question 27

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: The retired General became a hard -nosed officer after fighting the war.

  1. A.tough
  2. B.weak
  3. C.indifferent
  4. D.bed-ridden
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (weak)

Explanation

Hard-nosed means tough and unsentimental; the opposite is weak.