JAMB English Language 2007 Objective — Question 39

Question 39 of 96 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The noise across the road drowned the sound of the keyboard in my room.

A. neutralizedCorrect
B. overshadowed
C. balanced
D. equalized

Explanation

'Drowned' (rendered inaudible/ineffective) is nearest in meaning to 'neutralized' - to render something ineffective.

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