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Question 1381
waec 2014

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the sentence.

It's been smooth so far .............?

Ahadn't it
Bwasn't it
Cisn't it
Dhasn't it
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Question 1382
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Bola vehemently denied stealing the money.

Astrongly
Bfearlessly
Copenly
Dstrictly
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Question 1383
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals.

Asecret
Bexclusive
Cunimportant
Ddoubtful
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Question 1384
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new bank is thriving.

Aevolving
Battractive
Cflourishing
Dsupportive
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Question 1385
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.

Aremedy
Bmeasure
Cdiscouragement
Dprevention
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Question 1386
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking dishevelled

Aworried
Bterrified
Cuntidy
Dconfused
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Question 1387
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The printer took a cursory look at the document.

Aquick
Blong
Cpuzzled
Dcareful
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Question 1388
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable.

Afinal
Btrue
Cnecessary
Denforced
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Question 1389
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The judge is incorruptible.

Aconsistent
Bhonest
Cresponsible
Doutspoken
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Question 1390
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.

Arestrain
Bmoderate
Cstop
Dalleviate
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Question 1391
waec 2014

From the words lettered A to D, below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

I think children are more robust than adults.

Ahealthy and strong
Bpleasant and cheerful
Cvital and dependable
Dplump and curvy
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Question 1392
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Mathematics is a closed book to me. This means that I

Ado not have to study Mathematics
Bdo not understand Mathematics
Chave never passed Mathematics
Dcannot avoid studying Mathematics
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Question 1393
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

The student's story did not ring true. This means that the student's story was

Anot audible
Bnot believable
Cfull of suspense
Dquite thrilling
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Question 1394
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We shall understand her better by and by. This means that we shall know her better

Awithout her knowing it
Bmuch later
Cbefore long
Dby spending time with her
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Question 1395
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

He is at the crossroads of his life. This means that it is time for him to

Amake a very important decision
Bretrace his steps
Cmake peace with everyone
Dtake his studies seriously
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Question 1396
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

We were surprised to learn that Tom had been let off the hook. This means that Tom had

Anot been punished
Bgone fishing alone
Cbeen sent away
Dnot been dismissed
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Question 1397
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Please don't let them get under your skin. This means that you should not let them

Ainfect you
Bdefeat you
Cbully you
Dannoy you
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Question 1398
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

The new policy has come under fire. This means that the policy is

Agenerating controversy
Bbeing criticized
Cbeing scrutinized
Dcausing a riot
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Question 1399
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Helen has always been a wet blanket. This means that Helen

Aalways gets wet
Bbetrays her friends
Cinteracts freely with other people
Dstops others from enjoying themselves
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Question 1400
waec 2014

After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence.

Mary and I have never seen eye to eye on politics. This means that we have never

Aagreed on politics
Bengaged in politics
Cdiscussed politics
Dbenefited from politics
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