Choose the one nearest in meaning to the word(s) in bracket There are still [virtuous] women in our society today

Step 1: Analyze the question You are asked to find the word closest in meaning to "virtuous" as used in the sentence: "There are still virtuous women in our society today."

Step 2: Explain the concept "Virtuous" is an adjective describing someone who has high moral standards: good, honest, and righteous in character and behaviour. It comes from the noun virtue, meaning moral goodness.

Step 3: Test each option

• A. devilish: means wicked or evil. This is the opposite of virtuous, so it is wrong.
• B. clever: means quick-witted or smart. It describes intellect, not morals, so it is wrong.
• C. intelligent: means having a good mind or the ability to learn. Again, this is about intellect, not character, so it is wrong.
• D. upright: means morally correct, honest, and of good character. This matches "virtuous" closely.

Step 4: Answer The correct option is D. upright.

The sentence then reads: "There are still upright women in our society today," meaning there are still women of good moral character.

Exam tip: In synonym questions, first decide whether the word describes character/morals or intellect/ability. "Virtuous" belongs to the moral group (similar words: righteous, honest, moral, upright, noble). Also watch for the opposite meaning (here, "devilish") because JAMB often includes it as a distractor.