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Post-UTME English Language 2013 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 70 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) English Language 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success. The underlined word 'pessimistic' is nearest in meaning to:

  • A. Worried
  • B. DespondedCorrect
  • C. Sad
  • D. Uncertain

Explanation

'Pessimistic' (expecting the worst) is nearest in meaning to 'desponded' (in low spirits/hopeless).

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