JAMB English Language 2020 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The economic situation in the country is obviously gloomy.

A. encouraging
B. moody
C. unknown
D. regrettableCorrect

Explanation

'Gloomy' (dismal, discouraging) is closest in meaning to 'regrettable' in this context.

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