There is one word underlined. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to…
Source: JAMB · 2024
There is one word underlined. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the sentence. His decision was impulsive, not ___ as everyone had hoped.
Explanation
“Impulsive” means acting suddenly without thinking. Its opposite is “deliberate”, which means done carefully and on purpose.
“Reckless” is close to impulsive, so it is a synonym, not an opposite. “Careful” and “rational” are related, but “deliberate” is the best contrast with a hasty decision.
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