JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 66

Question 66

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Agbenu was ecstatic about her result.

  1. A.sad
  2. B.dispassionate
  3. C.mad
  4. D.pessimistic
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (sad)

Explanation

'Ecstatic' means extremely happy, so the opposite is 'sad'.