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JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 53

Question 53

Antonyms

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Jummai is cruel to her husband.

  1. A.harsh
  2. B.brutal
  3. C.passionate
  4. D.ferocious
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (passionate)

Explanation

Harsh, brutal and ferocious all mean much the same as cruel. Only 'passionate' (loving, warm) points the other way.