JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 69

Question 69

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The way that big boy bullied his sister with relish make me think he could be a .......

  1. A.bully
  2. B.sadist
  3. C.pugilist
  4. D.tyrant
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (sadist)

Explanation

A sadist is someone who enjoys hurting others; he bullied his sister 'with relish', that is, with enjoyment.