JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 91

Question 91

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: There is no point dissipating energy on a unseless argument

  1. A.destroying
  2. B.conserving
  3. C.marshalling
  4. D.storing
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (conserving)

Explanation

To 'dissipate' energy is to waste it; the opposite is to conserve it.