JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 53

Question 53

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word: The corrupt official had to leave the public service willy-nilly.

  1. A.unprepared
  2. B.reluctantly
  3. C.willingly
  4. D.compulsorily
  5. E.by retirement
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (compulsorily)

Explanation

Willy-nilly means whether one likes it or not, so he was forced to leave.