From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or ...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1990 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below the sentence. Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as used in the sentence.
The chairman is of the opinion that accepting the proposal would be inimical to the objectives of the association.
Answer Details
The word "inimical" in this sentence means something that is harmful or unfavorable. So, the word that is nearest in meaning to "inimical" from the given options is "harmful" (option A). The sentence means that the chairman believes that accepting the proposal would not be beneficial to the objectives of the association, rather it would cause harm or damage to them.