JAMB English Language 2013 Objective — Question 53

Question 53 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village.

A. scathing
B. caustic
C. withering
D. kindCorrect

Explanation

'Mordant' especially funny means sarcastic, cruel, disrespectful, sardonic, criticizing in an amusing way. 'Kind' is the only word from the options that could pass for the opposite.

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