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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 57

Question 57

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the word(s) or phrase(s) which best fills the gap(s): The students went on whispering in..... of the teacher.

  1. A.dishonour
  2. B.disagreement
  3. C.defiance
  4. D.disobedience
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (defiance)

Explanation

'In defiance of' means openly refusing to obey someone.