JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 70

Question 70

Synonyms

Choose the word or phrase which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words: When a man is immune to an illness, he is

  1. A.opposed to it
  2. B.attached to it
  3. C.hated by it
  4. D.protected against it
  5. E.addicted to it
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Answer: D (protected against it)

Explanation

Being immune to a disease means being protected against it.