From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the...

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2014 (Objective) Subject: English Language

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From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.

Answer Details
The word that is nearest in meaning to "irrevocable" as it is used in the sentence "Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable" is "final". "Irrevocable" means that something cannot be changed or reversed. In this sentence, the speaker is saying that whatever their boss decides cannot be undone or reversed. Therefore, the decision is final and cannot be changed, even if the speaker disagrees with it or wants it to be different. Out of the options given, "final" is the word that is closest in meaning to "irrevocable" in this context, because it also suggests that a decision or action is permanent and cannot be changed.

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