JAMB English Language 2016 Objective — Question 47
Question 47 of 100 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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47. Nearest in meaning to 'decrepit' (as used in a phrase about an improved film) A. improved B. assuaged, perfect, emendated and uplift C. deteriorated D. contrary
- A. improvedCorrect
- B. assuaged, perfect, emendated and uplift
- C. deteriorated
- D. contrary
Explanation
An improved unlike decrepit means assuaged, perfect, emendated and uplift. In contrary, other words for decrepit are weak, feeble, dilapidated, antiquated and deteriorated.
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