JAMB - English Language (1997 - No. 8)
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Since mortality is the lot of man, argued the preacher, we must all accept death with equanimity.
Since mortality is the lot of man, argued the preacher, we must all accept death with equanimity.
concern
uncertainty
serenity
anxiety
Explanation
equanimity:calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.
example "she accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity"
synonyms: composure · calmness · calm · level-headedness · self-possession · self-contro
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe.
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