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The artist lamented that the fame achieved through viral social media trends is often EPHEMERAL, vanishing as quickly as it appears. Which of the following options is opposite in meaning to the capitalized word?

  1. A
    Transient
  2. EnduringAnswer
  3. C
    Ethereal
  4. D
    Brief

Answer

Enduring
In the context of the sentence, 'ephemeral' describes something that is fleeting, transient, and short-lived. The word 'enduring' means long-lasting or permanent, making it the precise antonym.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the context of the sentence to determine the meaning of the target word.
The phrase 'vanishing as quickly as it appears' indicates that EPHEMERAL means short-lived, temporary, or fleeting.
Contextual clues in JAMB UTME questions define the tone and exact meaning of the target word.
2
Identify the word that conveys the exact opposite meaning of temporary.
'Enduring' means lasting over a long period or permanent, which directly opposes 'ephemeral'.
The question specifically requests the word opposite in meaning (antonym).

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Contextual Antonyms
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