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JAMB Use of English 1986 Question 40

Question 40

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined: The musician's popularity is beginning to decline

  1. A.change
  2. B.wane
  3. C.slide
  4. D.disappear
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Answer: B (wane)

Explanation

Popularity that declines is slowly decreasing; 'wane' means to grow gradually smaller or weaker.