JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 76

Question 76

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The judge emphasized his morbid desires in his judgement.

  1. A.inordinate
  2. B.uncritical
  3. C.ravenous
  4. D.unpleasant
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (unpleasant)

Explanation

Morbid means having an unhealthy interest in unpleasant things such as death.