JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 33

Question 33

Synonyms

Choose the option that best conveys the meaning of the underlined portion: This bill has to wait as we are now insolvent

  1. A.overworked
  2. B.bankrupt
  3. C.unsettled
  4. D.insoluble
  5. E.affluent
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (bankrupt)

Explanation

Insolvent means unable to pay one's debts, that is, bankrupt.