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 - 2004 (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.
He didn't lose the fight because of his bravery but for his.............
Answer Details
The underlined word in the sentence is "bravery", which refers to the quality of being brave, courageous, or fearless. The word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to "bravery" is "cowardice", which refers to the lack of courage or bravery. Therefore, the correct word to fill the gap in the sentence is "cowardice".