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JAMB Use of English 2001 Question 26

Question 26

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in italics: I cannot understand why Ali should serve in that moribund administration

  1. A.oppressive
  2. B.prodigal
  3. C.crumbling
  4. D.purposeless
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (crumbling)

Explanation

'Moribund' means dying or close to collapse, so a moribund administration is a crumbling one.