JAMB English Language 2010 Objective — Question 85

Question 85 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

85. Many people would always find reasons to ... the law. A. arrogate B. debase C. circumvent D. circumspect

A. arrogate
B. debase
C. circumventCorrect
D. circumspect

Explanation

The verb 'circumvent' means to find a way of avoiding a difficulty or a rule; delude, cozen, dupe, thwart, beguile, outwit, trick, etc.

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