JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 26

Question 26

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: He deprecated the attempts made to unseat him.

  1. A.despised
  2. B.challenged
  3. C.resisted
  4. D.condemned.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (condemned.)

Explanation

To deprecate something is to express strong disapproval of it, which is to condemn it.