JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 80

Question 80

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): Government has frowned upon politicians who are out to... wealth.

  1. A.gain
  2. B.amass
  3. C.steal
  4. D.waste
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (amass)

Explanation

To amass wealth is to gather a great deal of it, often greedily.