JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 36

Question 36

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The debt the company incurred became rather intolerable.

  1. A.inevitable
  2. B.unprecedented
  3. C.insupportable
  4. D.dangerous.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (insupportable)

Explanation

Intolerable means too much to bear, which is the meaning of insupportable.