JAMB - English Language (2020 - No. 48)
From the list of words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearest opposite in meaning to the underlined word or group of words and that will, at the same time correctly fill in the gap in the sentence.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a _________ effect on the cost of living
capricious
frivolous
dangerous
bright
Erläuterung
inconsequential simply means having no consequence. However, dangerous means the ability to cause harm. This makes option C correct.