JAMB - English Language (1988 - No. 33)
In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s).:
You can never find Okwu; he is a very .... person.
You can never find Okwu; he is a very .... person.
delusive
elusive
illusive
deceptive
Explanation
Elusive refers to something or someone difficult to find, catch, or understand, which fits perfectly with the description of Okwu being hard to find. Delusive refers to something that misleads or deceives someone. Illusive is similar to delusive and refers to something that creates a false impression. Deceptive refers to something that intentionally misleads or tricks others.
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