UI Post-UTME Use of English 2019 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Synonyms

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) in italics: In the olden days, mothers of twins were never accepted as members of the society. They were simply ________

A.banished
B.excommunicated
C.expelled
D.ostracized

Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (ostracized)

Explanation

To be ostracized is to be excluded and rejected by one's community, which is what 'never accepted as members of the society' means.