JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 53

Question 53

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: The presidential aspirant warned of the political catastrophe that would follow if the elections were rigged

  1. A.problem
  2. B.turmoil
  3. C.success
  4. D.conflagration
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (success)

Explanation

A catastrophe is a disaster; the opposite is success.