Unlike his sister who is extremely **GREGARIOUS** and enjoys large public gatherings, Paul… — JAMB UTME

Unlike his sister who is extremely GREGARIOUS and enjoys large public gatherings, Paul has always been a quiet person. Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word?

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B
sociable
C
friendly
D
boisterous

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reserved

The word 'gregarious' means fond of company and sociable. 'Reserved' means quiet, restrained, and preferring privacy, making it the direct word opposite in meaning.

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Determine the contextual meaning of the target word GREGARIOUS.

In this sentence context, 'gregarious' means fond of company and enjoying social interaction.

Finding the opposite meaning requires first establishing the core definition of the target word.

Evaluate the answer options to select the word with the opposite meaning.

'Reserved' describes a person who is quiet, restrained, and avoids social spotlight, which directly opposes 'gregarious'.

An antonym must express the direct logical opposite of the word's primary meaning in context.

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