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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 74

Question 74

Synonyms

Choose the word or phrase which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words: In some parts of our society, people are ostracized purely on the basis of their parentage

  1. A.hated
  2. B.disrespected
  3. C.shut off form others
  4. D.locked up
  5. E.abandoned
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (shut off form others)

Explanation

To ostracize someone is to exclude or shut them off from the group.