UI Post-UTME Use of English 2014 (Model questions) Question 23

Question 23

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: I hate the walls of the assembly hall because of their unnatural colour combination

  1. A.dark colours
  2. B.bright colour
  3. C.faded colours
  4. D.lurid colours
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (lurid colours)

Explanation

Lurid colours are unnaturally bright and garish.