JAMB - English Language (1985 - No. 2)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
To most people last Christmas was an austere period
To most people last Christmas was an austere period
prosperous
harsh
severe
sour
stern
Explicaţie
In this context, austere means strict, harsh or lacking in comfort and luxury. It is associated with hardship or minimalism, especially due to economic difficulty. So, we need a word that is opposite in meaning—suggesting comfort, wealth, or abundance. Prosperous means wealthy, successful or thriving, especially in financial terms. This is clearly the opposite of austere.