WAEC English Language 2020 Objective — Question 32

Question 32 of 80 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.

A. rescinded
B. shunned
C. refusedCorrect
D. avoided

Explanation

The verb 'decline' in the given context means to refuse, reject, turn down or not honour an offer, invitation, meeting, etc.

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