JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 48

Question 48

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic

  1. A.someone that believes in God
  2. B.someone who antagonizes God
  3. C.some one who is nonchalant about the existence of God
  4. D.someone who does not believe in the existence of God
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (some one who is nonchalant about the existence of God)

Explanation

An agnostic neither believes nor disbelieves in God, holding that it cannot be known; D describes an atheist.