JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 56

Question 56

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The students were undeterred by the noisy lecture environment.

  1. A.frustrated
  2. B.encouraged
  3. C.discouraged
  4. D.challenged.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (discouraged)

Explanation

Undeterred means not discouraged, so its opposite is discouraged.