JAMB English Language 2012 Objective — Question 37

Question 37 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

We were shocked by the news that he had lost the money.

A. astonished
B. unconcernedCorrect
C. disconcerted
D. surprised

Explanation

'Shocked' means to have a strong feeling or surprise as a result of something happening, especially something unpleasant. The opposites are unconcerned, carefree, apathetic, indifferent, oblivious.

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