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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2017 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in italics: All his attempts to win the favour of his boss proved infructuous.

  1. A.meaningfulness
  2. B.unnecessary
  3. C.redundant
  4. D.fruitless
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (fruitless)

Explanation

Infructuous means bearing no fruit, i.e. fruitless or unsuccessful.