JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 48

Question 48

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The report of the committee contained a plethora of details

  1. A.shortage
  2. B.simplicity
  3. C.multitude
  4. D.spectrum
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (shortage)

Explanation

A plethora is far too many; the opposite is a shortage.