UI Post-UTME Use of English 2025 (Model questions) Question 7

Question 7

Antonyms

Choose the word or group of words that is opposite in meaning to the word in italics: The bride looked pulchritudinous in her elegant gown.

  1. A.ugly
  2. B.beautiful
  3. C.attractive
  4. D.charming
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (ugly)

Explanation

Pulchritudinous means very beautiful, so its opposite is ugly.