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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 12

Question 12

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: The army has already occupied half of the disputed area

  1. A.filled
  2. B.captured
  3. C.claimed
  4. D.allotted
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Answer: B (captured)

Explanation

When an army occupies an area it takes control of it, i.e. captures it.