JAMB - English Language (1985 - No. 5)
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined:
The military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet
The military Governor upheld the decision of his cabinet
held up
undercut
maintained
abolished
reversed
Објашњење
The correct answer is E. reversed. Uphold means to support, maintain or confirm a decision or action. The opposite of "uphold" would be to overturn, cancel or reverse the decision.