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JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 39

Question 39

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter

  1. A.supports
  2. B.displaces
  3. C.elimitates
  4. D.circumvents
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Answer: B (displaces)

Explanation

To supersede is to take the place of something older, so the new circular displaces the earlier letters.