JAMB Use of English 1990 Question 30

Question 30

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics: The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter.

  1. A.honourable
  2. B.embarrassing
  3. C.dishonourable
  4. D.extraordinary
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (honourable)

Explanation

'Ignoble' means shameful or dishonourable; its opposite is 'honourable'.