JAMB UTMEUse of EnglishLexis & Structure2023

Choose the option opposite in meaning to STINGY:

AGreedy
BGenerousCORRECT
CStubborn
DMean
AI
Toasta AI Explanation
Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** STINGY means unwilling to share or spend money — someone who holds tight to what they have. The opposite would be someone who freely gives and shares without hesitation. That's **GENEROUS** — willing to give more than necessary, open-handed with resources. This is an **antonym question** (opposite meaning). You're looking for the word that contradicts stingy's core idea of "holding back." **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **A) Greedy** — This seems opposite because greedy people want *more*, but greedy and stingy actually go together! A greedy person is often stingy because they don't want to share what they grab. - **C) Stubborn** — Completely unrelated. This is about being rigid in opinions, not about giving or spending. - **D) Mean** — This is actually a *synonym* (same meaning) of stingy! Both describe someone unwilling to give. **Quick takeaway** Stingy = tight-fisted and unwilling to give; Generous = open-handed and willing to share — they're perfect opposites on the giving scale.
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