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JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 35

Question 35

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The old woman is suffering from dementia

  1. A.lucidity
  2. B.senility
  3. C.insanity
  4. D.sagacity
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Answer: B (senility)

Explanation

Dementia is the loss of memory and reasoning that often comes with old age, known as senility.