JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 49

Question 49

Antonyms

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power.

  1. A.spiritual
  2. B.mundane
  3. C.permanent
  4. D.ephemeral
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (spiritual)

Explanation

Temporal power is worldly (secular) power; its opposite is spiritual power.