JAMB Use of English 2013 Question 57

Question 57

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: The scholar's epitaph was demolished.

  1. A.embodiment
  2. B.farmland
  3. C.book
  4. D.monument
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Answer: D (monument)

Explanation

An epitaph is the inscription on a tomb or memorial; the thing that could be demolished is the monument.