JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 40

Question 40

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The officer was given an invidious task

  1. A.vivid
  2. B.cruel
  3. C.pleasant
  4. D.difficult
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (pleasant)

Explanation

An invidious task is unpleasant and likely to cause resentment; the opposite is pleasant.