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.
They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of scarce commodities
Answer Details
The word "circumvent" means to bypass or go around something, often in a tricky or deceptive way. Therefore, the option that best represents the meaning of "circumvent" is A, which means to bypass.