In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opp...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 2007 (Objective)Subject:English Language
In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Despite all my attempts to refute the charges against me, my sister tried to............them
Answer Details
The sentence expresses that the speaker is trying to refute (disprove or deny) the charges against them, but their sister is trying to do something different to the charges. So, we need a word that means the opposite of "refute" and can fit in the gap. The word that fits is "maintain," which means to affirm or support a statement or claim. Therefore, the answer is D: maintain.