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JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 48

Question 48

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: On the first day of her examination, Amina felt very confident.

  1. A.excited
  2. B.dull
  3. C.beefed up
  4. D.strung up.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (strung up.)

Explanation

Confident means calm and sure of oneself; 'strung up' means tense and nervous, the opposite.