JAMB - English Language (1985 - No. 42)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined:
The judge came down heavily on the accused person in his judgement
The judge came down heavily on the accused person in his judgement
crashed heavily
fell down headlong
descended upon heavily
impose a stiff penalty
crash-landed on
Selitys
This option conveys the idea that the judge's decision or judgment was severe and imposing and likely involves a significant penalty or punishment for the accused person.