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JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 90

Question 90

Synonyms

Choose the word or phrase which has the nearest meaning to the underlined word or words: Our School prefect is too officious and we all hate him because of his behaviour.

  1. A.efficient
  2. B.efficacious
  3. C.over-zealous
  4. D.active
  5. E.showy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (over-zealous)

Explanation

Officious describes someone too eager to give orders and interfere, that is, over-zealous.