JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 37

Question 37

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The trader was amused by the cut-throat rush for the goods

  1. A.worrisome
  2. B.strange
  3. C.lacklustre
  4. D.mad
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (lacklustre)

Explanation

A cut-throat rush is fierce and intense; lacklustre means dull and without energy, the opposite.