The retired teacher preferred a <u>tranquil</u> environment where she could read and write… — JAMB UTME

The retired teacher preferred a tranquil environment where she could read and write without interruption.

Which of the following options is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as used in the sentence?

The word nearest in meaning to 'tranquil' is peaceful.

In the given context, 'tranquil' describes a serene, undisturbed, and quiet setting. The choice 'peaceful' conveys this exact meaning.

Analyze the target word in its context.

The target word 'tranquil' describes a quiet setting where someone can read and write without disturbance.

Contextual clues like 'without interruption' indicate a calm and quiet environment.

Evaluate the option choices against the contextual meaning.

'Peaceful' directly matches the meaning of calm and undisturbed, while the other options present opposites or unrelated meanings.

Identifying the true synonym requires matching the core semantic meaning of calm and quiet.

Identifying contextual synonyms

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