JAMB - English Language (2000 - No. 54)
Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.
The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant.
damage
disfavour
advantage
background
Explanation
In this context, "detriment" means harm or damage that could negatively affect the applicant. Therefore, the opposite of detriment would be something beneficial or advantageous to the applicant.