JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 43

Question 43

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Aduma was so vociferous during the meeting of the congregation that he succeeded in incurring the wrath of the chairman

  1. A.anger
  2. B.admiration
  3. C.displeasure
  4. D.sympathy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (admiration)

Explanation

'Wrath' is great anger; of the options, admiration is its opposite.