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JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 87

Question 87

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: The solution to the problem has so far ________ the scientists

  1. A.defied
  2. B.allured
  3. C.eluded
  4. D.denied
  5. E.avoided
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (eluded)

Explanation

Something that escapes someone's attempts to find it 'eludes' them.