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JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 52

Question 52

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in italics: He reneged on the agreement between him and his employees

  1. A.kept
  2. B.failed to keep
  3. C.failed to approve
  4. D.failed to sign
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (failed to keep)

Explanation

To renege on an agreement is to go back on it, i.e. fail to keep it.