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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 44

Question 44

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The gallant solders met their Waterloo at Philippi.

  1. A.victory
  2. B.trouble
  3. C.defeat
  4. D.happiest period
  5. E.enemy
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Answer: C (defeat)

Explanation

Napoleon was finally beaten at Waterloo, so 'to meet one's Waterloo' means to suffer a final defeat.