JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 52

Question 52

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: If we must live together as one people, we must learn to tolerate disparate dispositions

A.converging
B.accommodating
C.conflicting
D.opposing

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (converging)

Explanation

'Disparate' means very different or divergent; the opposite is converging (coming together).