JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 49

Question 49

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The lecturer maintained his usual good humour in spite of the cat-calls and the rude behaviour of his students

A.provoked
B.obtained
C.kept
D.lost
E.improved

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (kept)

Explanation

To maintain something is to keep it as it was.