In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opp...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2009 (Objective)Subject:English Language
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
To some people, that custom is repugnant but to others it is...............
Answer Details
The underlined word is "repugnant", which means unacceptable or distasteful. We are to choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "repugnant" and correctly fills the gap in the sentence. The word that fits this description is "acceptable" which means able to be agreed on or suitable. The other options do not fit the description of being opposite in meaning to "repugnant". Therefore, the answer is option D, "acceptable".