JAMB - English Language (2017 - No. 9)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase in italics
The chairman is Parsimonious
The chairman is Parsimonious
Avaricious
thrifty
generous
accustomed
Пояснення
The word Parsimonious means very unwilling to spend money or use resources. On the other hand 'Generous is the opposite', meaning to give more of something especially money
From the above meaning of each words of option, generous best describes the opposite of parsimonious, as every other option is synonymous to parsimonious
From the above meaning of each words of option, generous best describes the opposite of parsimonious, as every other option is synonymous to parsimonious