JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 58

Question 58

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day

  1. A.misleading
  2. B.precious
  3. C.spacious
  4. D.true.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (misleading)

Explanation

A specious argument seems right but is actually false, so it is misleading.