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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 31

Question 31

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: He gave a painstaking account of his encounter with the ghost of his father

  1. A.sordid
  2. B.fearful
  3. C.half-hearted
  4. D.tender -hearted
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (half-hearted)

Explanation

'Painstaking' means very careful and thorough; the opposite is half-hearted.