Answer the following question below and choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase in. His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal

Analyze the question You are asked to find the word opposite in meaning to "infinitesimal" in the sentence: "His gift to the poor was always infinitesimal."

Explain the concept "Infinitesimal" is an adjective meaning extremely small, so tiny that it is almost impossible to measure. It comes from "infinite" plus the suffix "-esimal", as in "centesimal" (hundredth). So it describes something minute or negligible.

Its opposite (antonym) would describe something very big, such as huge, vast, immense or large.

Solution, step by step

1. Meaning of the word: infinitesimal = extremely small.
2. Check each option: • A. large: opposite of small. ✔ • B. small: this is a synonym, not an antonym. ✘ • C. supportive: this describes attitude, not size. ✘ • D. shameful: this describes moral quality, not size. ✘
3. Only "large" gives the opposite idea of size.

Answer: A. large

Exam tip In "opposite in meaning" questions, JAMB often includes the synonym as a distractor (here, "small"). Always ask yourself: "Am I looking for the same meaning or the opposite?" Also, words starting with "infinit-" or "mini-" often point to size, so look for the size-related option.