JAMB - English Language (2002 - No. 10)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club
The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club
a perfect
a momentous
an insignificant
an unnecessary
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The word "unprecedented" means something that has never happened before or is unparalleled in history. The option opposite in meaning to "unprecedented" in the sentence is insignificant. An "insignificant" event is one that is not noteworthy or remarkable, whereas "unprecedented" implies that the event is highly significant and unique in history.