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JAMB English Language 2017 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 59 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Aliu was a natural spendthrift when single.

  • A. A. philanthropist
  • B. B. miserCorrect
  • C. C. gambler
  • D. D. thrift collector

Explanation

A 'spendthrift' wastes money freely; its opposite is a 'miser', who is excessively frugal.

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