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JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 56

Question 56

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: Akin is an inveterate gambler.

  1. A.a selfish and self-centred
  2. B.an extremely unlucky but popular
  3. C.an incurable but fearful
  4. D.a long time and incorrigible
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (a long time and incorrigible)

Explanation

An inveterate gambler has gambled for a long time and cannot stop.