From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2007 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Mamie complains that her husband often relegates her to the position of a housemaid.
Answer Details
The word "relegates" in this context means to demote or lower someone's position. Therefore, the word or group of words nearest in meaning to "relegates" is "reduces." The sentence means that Mamie's husband often treats her like a housemaid and lowers her position to that of a servant in their home.