JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 41

Question 41

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase in italics: We could not put up with his terrible disposition

  1. A.exterminate
  2. B.tolerate
  3. C.control
  4. D.deal with
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (tolerate)

Explanation

To put up with something is to tolerate it.