JAMB - English Language (2005 - No. 26)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths?
The greatness of the creator of the universe is always inexpressible to many adherents of certain faiths?
inevitable
wonderful
unbearable
ineffable
Explicació
The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word "inexpressible" is:
D. ineffable
Both "inexpressible" and "ineffable" refer to something that is beyond description or unable to be expressed adequately in words. They convey a sense of awe or wonder that cannot be fully captured by language.