JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 73

Question 73

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Musa has lived here for five years but he does not seem able to get over the enormously ________ and elaborate rules that govern the society

  1. A.absurd
  2. B.bizarre
  3. C.fantastic
  4. D.intricate
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (intricate)

Explanation

'Intricate and elaborate' go together: both describe something complicated with many detailed parts.