From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or ...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2004 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice
Answer Details
The sentence means that someone accused the prosecutor of doing something that prevented justice from being served. The word "obstructing" means to block, hinder, or impede something. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "obstructing" is "hindering" because it also means to create an obstacle or obstruction that slows down or prevents progress.