JAMB - English Language (2001 - No. 33)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Amina's performance in the examination surpassed my expectations.
was disappointing
lacked merit
was extraordinarily good
amazed everyone
Explication
The word "surpassed" indicates that Amina's performance was better than expected. The opposite would imply that her performance did not meet expectations.