WAEC 2013 English Language · Question 36

Buba has a very alluring personality.

Question

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence. Buba has a very alluring personality.

In the original paper part of this question is underlined. The underline isn't shown here: see the explanation below.

A.attractive
B.intricate
C.deceptive
D.interesting

Answer: A. attractive

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question You are asked to find the word closest in meaning to "alluring" in the sentence: Buba has a very alluring personality.

Step 2: Explain the concept "Alluring" is an adjective from the verb allure, meaning to attract, tempt, or charm someone. If a person's personality is alluring, it draws people towards him or her because it is charming and appealing.

Step 3: Check each option

A. attractive: Means pleasing and drawing people in. This matches "alluring" very closely.
B. intricate: Means complicated or having many detailed parts. This is a different meaning.
C. deceptive: Means misleading. Something alluring may sometimes tempt people, but "deceptive" is about falsehood, not attraction.
D. interesting: Means holding attention. It is close, but it is weaker. It lacks the idea of charm and pull that "alluring" carries.

Step 4: Answer The best synonym is attractive, which is option A.

Tip: In "nearest in meaning" questions, look at the root word. "Allure" sounds like "lure", which means to draw someone in, and that links directly to "attract." Words like enticing, tempting, charming, and captivating are also synonyms of alluring, so remember them for other questions.

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