JAMB UTMEUse of EnglishLexis & Structure2021

Pick the synonym of MUNDANE:

AHeavenly
BOrdinaryCORRECT
CExciting
DUnique
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning** MUNDANE means relating to everyday life — routine, common, nothing special. Think of your daily tasks: brushing teeth, doing laundry, walking to school. These are *mundane* activities. The word comes from Latin *mundus* (world), referring to worldly/earthly things rather than spiritual or exciting ones. **Ordinary** captures this exact meaning: regular, typical, not extraordinary. When something is mundane, it's ordinary. **Why the wrong options tempt you** - **A) Heavenly** — This is actually the *opposite*. Mundane refers to earthly things, while heavenly means divine or exceptional. - **C) Exciting** — This contradicts mundane. If something is mundane, it's boring and repetitive, not thrilling. - **D) Unique** — Mundane things are common and repetitive. Unique means one-of-a-kind, which is the opposite of everyday ordinariness. **Quick takeaway** Mundane = the *dull, everyday stuff* you do without thinking — synonym: ordinary.
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