JAMB - English Language (1992 - No. 25)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
He is credulous
He is credulous
credible
creditable
gullible
fallible
Explicació
The word "credulous" means being too ready to believe things, often without proper evidence or critical thinking. The option nearest in meaning to "credulous" is gullible. "Gullible" also refers to being easily deceived or tricked because of a tendency to believe things too readily. Both "credulous" and "gullible" describe a tendency to believe in something without sufficient skepticism or critical evaluation.