From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2007 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It was callous of you to have turned down the poor man's request.
Answer Details
The word 'callous' in the sentence means unfeeling or insensitive, so the word nearest in meaning to it is 'heartless'. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.