JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 59

Question 59

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The accident victim received a superficial wound from the crash

  1. A.a serious
  2. B.a painless
  3. C.an internal
  4. D.an external
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Answer: D (an external)

Explanation

A superficial wound is only on the surface of the body, so it is external rather than deep.