English 2023 Q101: Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s) Francis has been jubilant since his return…

Source: JAMB · 2023

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s)
Francis has been jubilant since his return from school

  1. excited
  2. implored
  3. downcast ✓
  4. hurt
Explanation

“Jubilant” means very happy and joyful.

The opposite is “downcast”, which means sad or low in spirits.

“Excited” is close in meaning to jubilant, so it is a synonym, not an antonym. “Implored” means begged.

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