JAMB - English Language (1985 - No. 27)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase:
The corrupt official had to leave the public service willy-nilly
The corrupt official had to leave the public service willy-nilly
unprepared
reluctantly
willingly
compulsorily
by retirement
설명
The underlined word "willy-nilly" in the sentence "The corrupt official had to leave the public service willy-nilly" indicates that the official had to leave involuntarily or without having a choice in the matter. The correct option is "compulsorily" This means the sense of being required or compelled to leave.