JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 76

Question 76

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman

  1. A.emotive
  2. B.impartial
  3. C.impassive
  4. D.emotional
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (emotional)

Explanation

An impassioned person shows strong feeling, i.e. is emotional; 'emotive' describes things that arouse feeling.