In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From...

ENGLISH
WAEC 2011

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.

There isn't enough rice, so its importation ispermitted whereas the importation of cement is.............

  • A. suspended
  • B. licensed
  • C. unaccepted
  • D. prohibited

Correct Answer: D. prohibited

Explanation

permitted; authorize or allow (something)

prohibited; that has been forbidden; banned.



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