JAMB - English Language (1983 - No. 47)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
The ingenious scheme of the robber broke down because of the efficiency of the police officer.
The ingenious scheme of the robber broke down because of the efficiency of the police officer.
suspicious
ambitious
deceitful
clever
stupid
Spiegazione
The word "ingenious" means clever, original, and inventive— referring to a smart or resourceful plan or idea.