From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1992 (Objective)Subject:English Language
From the words or groups of words lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.
Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family
Answer Details
The underlined word "stigma" in the sentence means a mark of disgrace or discredit. Therefore, the option that is nearest in meaning to "stigma" is A, "disgrace".