JAMB - English Language (1984 - No. 3)
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:
Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?
Can you give a good explanation for your behaviour?
account for
call for
clear up
make up
give up
Explanation
The phrase "account for" means to explain or justify something, which is closest in meaning to "give a good explanation for"