JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 58

Question 58

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in italics: The journalist's write-up contained a plethora of detail

  1. A.shortage
  2. B.simplicity
  3. C.complexity
  4. D.spectrum
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (shortage)

Explanation

A plethora is too much of something; the opposite is a shortage.