UI Post-UTME Use of English 2012 Question 27

Question 27

Antonyms

Choose the nearest option opposite in meaning to the word or words in italics: Owing to the falling prices of crude oil, there is a recession in the economy

A.lull
B.regression
C.decline
D.recovery

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (recovery)

Explanation

A recession is a fall in economic activity; the opposite is recovery.