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UI Post-UTME Use of English 2016 Question 14

Question 14

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or words in italics: Unemployment among school leavers has reached epidemic proportions

  1. A.urban
  2. B.spreading
  3. C.disease
  4. D.extensive
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (extensive)

Explanation

'Epidemic proportions' means very widespread, i.e. extensive.