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JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 81

Question 81

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: After a long talk with the police, Baba confessed his guilt and so the other boys with whom he was accused were ________

  1. A.vindicated
  2. B.consoled
  3. C.convinced
  4. D.exonerated
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (exonerated)

Explanation

'Exonerated' means officially cleared of blame for a crime, which follows when the real culprit confesses.