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Post-UTME English Language 2011 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 38 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Obiora was a notorious hunter who defied the ----- king's orders not to hunt near the city. (opposite in meaning to 'notorious')

  • A. IllustriousCorrect
  • B. brave
  • C. anonymous
  • D. intelligent

Explanation

'Notorious' means famous for something bad; the opposite is 'illustrious' (famous for something good).

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