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JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 37

Question 37

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word: All the efforts made to settle the quarrel were futile

  1. A.successful
  2. B.wicked
  3. C.reasonable
  4. D.remarkable
  5. E.fruitless
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (fruitless)

Explanation

'Futile' means useless or producing no result, the same as fruitless.