From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or ...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2009 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
Answer Details
The word that is nearest in meaning to "incensed" is "enraged". "Incensed" means to be extremely angry and indignant about something. "Enraged" also means to be very angry, and in this context, the students' strong emotional reaction to the news of the increased school fees suggests that they were indeed "enraged". The other options, "disappointed", "displeased", and "frightened", do not convey the same degree of anger and indignation as "incensed" does. Therefore, "enraged" is the most appropriate choice.