NECO English Language 2022 Objective — Question 157

Question 157 of 169 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The military was able to ________ the plan to overthrow the government.

A. fight
B. disrupt
C. thwartCorrect
D. disturb

Explanation

'Thwart' means to prevent someone from accomplishing something, fitting the context of stopping a coup plan.

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