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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 67

Question 67

Synonyms

Choose the word or phrase which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words: After the wife had covered her misdeeds by prevaricating on several occasions, the poor husband accused her point-blank of adultery

  1. A.bluntly
  2. B.pointedly
  3. C.emphatically
  4. D.unreservedly
  5. E.unmistakably
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (bluntly)

Explanation

To say something point-blank is to say it directly and bluntly, without softening it.