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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 59

Question 59

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: There are many venal judges in our law courts today

  1. A.qualified
  2. B.professional
  3. C.corrupt
  4. D.honest
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (corrupt)

Explanation

'Venal' means willing to take bribes, i.e. corrupt.