WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.

A. nappy
B. sorrowful
C. knowing
D. scornfulCorrect

Explanation

'Contemptuous', as used in the sentence, describes a look that is scornful, embarrassing, debasing, disrespectful, derisive, sneering.

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