JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 44

Question 44

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) in italics: Surveying the sky in the quiet of the night gives me an ethereal feeling

  1. A.human
  2. B.earthly
  3. C.mundane
  4. D.commonplace
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (earthly)

Explanation

'Ethereal' means heavenly or not of this world; its direct opposite is 'earthly'.