JAMB - English Language (2003 - No. 65)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
change
deteriorate
improve
stagnate
Explication
Turn around implies an abrupt or unexpected change, especially one that results in a more favourable situation.