From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1994 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Corruption is inimical to the progress of any nation.
Answer Details
The word "inimical" means harmful or adverse. In this context, the sentence means that corruption has a negative impact on the progress of a nation. Therefore, the option that best fits the meaning of the underlined word is "harmful" (Option A).