JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 31

Question 31

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): The.... robber showed no mercy during the attack.

  1. A.loquacious
  2. B.senseless
  3. C.ruthless
  4. D.benevolent
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (ruthless)

Explanation

Ruthless means without pity or mercy, which matches 'showed no mercy'.