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JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 58

Question 58

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: The Dark Continent was an ________ for Africa

  1. A.abuse
  2. B.enigma
  3. C.eclectic
  4. D.epithet
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Answer: D (epithet)

Explanation

'The Dark Continent' is a descriptive name for Africa, which is an epithet.