WAEC - English Language (1998 - No. 5)
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Instead of laughing about this serious matter, you should be
whimpering
sober
bitter
indifferent
unconcerned
Explication
In this context ''laughing'' means to dismiss something by treating it in a light-hearted way.
The word opposite in meaning is option B.
Sober in this regards means to be serious, sensible, and solemn.