JAMB English Language 2007 Objective — Question 55

Question 55 of 96 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The vice-Chancellor relinquished power at the end of his term.

A. abandoned
B. wielded
C. gave up
D. clung on toCorrect

Explanation

'Relinquished' means to give up or surrender; its opposite is 'clung on to' - to hold onto something.

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