JAMB 2023 English Language · Question 23

I have an aversion for war movies.

Question

From the options lettered A-D, choose the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word. I have an aversion for war movies.

In the original paper part of this question is underlined. The underline isn't shown here: see the explanation below.

A.dislike
B.addiction
C.preference
D.bitterness

Answer: A. dislike

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

1. Analyze the question You are asked to find the word closest in meaning to aversion in the sentence: "I have an aversion for war movies."

2. Explain the concept Aversion is a noun meaning a strong dislike or unwillingness toward something. It comes from the Latin avertere, "to turn away." So if you have an aversion to something, you want to turn away from it.

Related words: averse (adjective), as in "He is averse to risk."

3. Step-by-step solution

A. dislike: Matches the meaning. Having an aversion for war movies means you dislike them.
B. addiction: This means being hooked on something. It is the opposite idea.
C. preference: This means liking something more than other things. It is also the opposite.
D. bitterness: This means resentment or a sour taste. It is not the same as dislike for something, so it does not fit here.

Substituting the word: "I have a dislike for war movies." The sentence still makes sense and keeps its meaning.

4. Answer The correct option is A. dislike.

5. Exam tip Remember "A-version = turn away." The a- at the start can remind you of "away." Also, JAMB often tests words by giving you the opposite among the options (like addiction and preference here), so check the direction of the meaning (positive or negative) before choosing.

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