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JAMB Use of English 1978 Question 74

Question 74

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that most suitably fills the space: My father cannot bear the..... of the concoction that emanates from my mother's soup pot

  1. A.sweet
  2. B.savouring
  3. C.aroma
  4. D.smell
  5. E.scent
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (smell)

Explanation

'Cannot bear' shows he dislikes it, so we need a neutral or unpleasant word. 'Aroma' and 'scent' are pleasant, so 'smell' fits.