JAMB Use of English 2003 Question 76

Question 76

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: Only those who are gullible fall victim to his trickery

  1. A.astute
  2. B.courteous
  3. C.saucy
  4. D.devastated
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (astute)

Explanation

A gullible person is easily deceived; an astute person is sharp and hard to fool.