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JAMB Economics 2007 Objective — Question 26

Question 26 of 96 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Economics 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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LEXIS AND STRUCTURE. In each of questions 26 to 40, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics. He deprecated the attempts made to unseat him.

  • A. challenged
  • B. resisted
  • C. condemnedCorrect
  • D. despise

Explanation

'Deprecated' means condemned/expressed disapproval of; e.g. 'The spokesperson deprecated the use of violence.'

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