From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words...
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JAMB 2023
From the words lettered A to D below, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the passage.
Mr. Brown is often described as anastute businessman
- A. shrewd
- B. miserly
- C. proud
- D. thrifty
Correct Answer: A. shrewd
Explanation
An astute person is someone who is clever and quick at seeing what to do in a particular situation. Such person can also be described as shrewd.
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