From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the ...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1989 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Okon attempted to entice Eno with the promise of a handsome sum of money
Answer Details
The option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression is "tempt". To tempt means to try to persuade someone to do something by offering something desirable. In this case, Okon was trying to persuade Eno to do something by offering a handsome sum of money.