UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 16

Question 16

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: The athlete was incensed to hear that her prize had been given to someone else

  1. A.displeased
  2. B.enraged
  3. C.disappointed
  4. D.inflamed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (enraged)

Explanation

Incensed means very angry, i.e. enraged.