JAMB - English Language (1985 - No. 1)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The chief was generous in his award of university scholarships
The chief was generous in his award of university scholarships
nobel
considerate
liberal
mean
honest
Explanation
The underlined word "generous" means kind, giving, or willing to share resources freely. The opposite of generous is stingy or unwilling to give, which is best represented by "mean" in this context.