English 2023 Q141: Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. They are luminaries to be legal…
Source: JAMB · 2023
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. They are luminaries to be legal luminaries.
Explanation
A “luminary” is a person who is an expert or an inspiring leader in a field. “Legal luminaries” are leading lawyers.
Experts is closest. “Practitioner” only means someone who practises, without the idea of being outstanding.
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