JAMB English Language 2011 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 99 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then.

A. a bad
B. a shrewdCorrect
C. an unprofitable
D. an insincere

Explanation

Shrewd. The adjective 'astute' means being very clever and quick at taking a decision in a difficult situation, of getting an advantage; shrewd, acute, cunning, deep, discerning, ingenious, intelligent, penetrating, perspicacious.

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