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JAMB English Language 2018 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2018 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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It is generally believed that misers are not loved by many.

  • A. spendthriftCorrect
  • B. skinflint
  • C. hoarders
  • D. savers

Explanation

A 'miser' is someone who hoards money and spends reluctantly; its opposite is a 'spendthrift' (someone who spends money freely/wastefully).

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