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JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 55

Question 55

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Many people used to live in poverty

  1. A.instability
  2. B.want
  3. C.difficult
  4. D.the slums
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (want)

Explanation

Poverty is a state of lacking money and basic needs. 'Want' has exactly this meaning, as in 'living in want'.