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JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 40

Question 40

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: The culprit unwittingly subjected himself to great humiliation

  1. A.cunningly
  2. B.curiously
  3. C.foolishly
  4. D.subtly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (cunningly)

Explanation

To do something unwittingly is to do it without knowing or meaning to. Doing it cunningly means doing it on purpose, with clever planning, which is the opposite.