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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 59

Question 59

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word: Despite increasingly punitive laws against hemp smoking, it is still rising at an alarming rate.

  1. A.devastating
  2. B.exemplary
  3. C.barbaric
  4. D.severe
  5. E.satisfactory.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (severe)

Explanation

Punitive laws are meant to punish, so increasingly punitive laws are increasingly severe ones.