JAMB - English Language (2005 - No. 25)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students' demands?
The proprietor accused Uche of silently acquiescing to the students' demands?
submitting to
adjusting
compromising on
resisting
คำอธิบาย
"Acquiescing" in this context means to passively accept or agree to something without protest or resistance. Therefore, the opposite of "acquiescing" would be to actively resist or oppose something. "Resisting" means to oppose or stand against something, which is the opposite of silently accepting or acquiescing to it.