Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined. Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2006 Subject: English Language

Question 1 Report

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.

Answer Details
The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "meddlesome" is "impertinent." "Meddlesome" means being excessively involved in other people's affairs, especially in a way that is unwanted or interfering. "Impertinent" means not showing proper respect, rude, or being irrelevant. Both words indicate an inappropriate or unwanted involvement or behavior towards someone else. The other options are not synonyms of "meddlesome." "Intimidating" means making someone feel scared or frightened, "quarrelsome" means having a tendency to argue or quarrel, and "uncaring" means lacking concern or interest in others.

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