JAMB - English Language (1979 - No. 61)
Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
The solution to the problem has so far .... the scientist
The solution to the problem has so far .... the scientist
defied
allured
eluded
denied
avoided
Spiegazione
To "elude" means to escape or evade understanding, detection, or grasp. This fits perfectly: the solution has escaped the scientist’s understanding so far.