In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined: General Murtala Mohammed excelled in ...

In the question below choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) in underlined:

General Murtala Mohammed excelled in deeds of prowess

Answer Details

In the given sentence, the word "prowess" refers to General Murtala Mohammed's ability or skill in performing brave or heroic acts. The option nearest in meaning to the underlined word is "courage." It means that General Murtala Mohammed demonstrated great bravery, which is consistent with the context of the sentence. The other options do not accurately convey the same meaning as they refer to different fields, such as warfare, politics, or eloquence, which may not necessarily relate to General Murtala Mohammed's ability to perform heroic acts.