UI Post-UTME Use of English 2024 (Model questions) Question 11

Question 11

Antonyms

Choose the word opposite in meaning to “assiduous”.

  1. A.eager
  2. B.insolent
  3. C.indolent
  4. D.desirous
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Answer: C (indolent)

Explanation

Assiduous means hard-working and careful; indolent means lazy.