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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The girl thought that she would get.........with her stubbornness.
Aover
Bup
Caway
Daround
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Question 1532
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I was still explaining my actions when Tina rudely cut..............
Aon
Boff
Caway
Din
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Question 1533
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The measures taken were intended to bring.....the prices of consumer goods
Aout
Boff
Caway
Ddown
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Question 1534
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The business tycoon's daughter was carried........by the flattery of her suitor
Aon
Bout
Calong
Daway
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Question 1535
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two warring parties met for five days to iron........their differences.
Aof
Bin
Cup
Dout
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Question 1536
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We need an expert to decipher the code
Aunderstand
Bexplain
Cdemystify
Dnormalize
Einterpret
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Question 1537
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Charles' concern for Diana is affected
Agenuine
Bserious
Cpretended
Dworrisome
Ehalf-hearted
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Question 1538
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
We were treated to a very sumptuous meal at the party
Ameager
Bprominent
Cfamous
Dcommon
Eexpensive
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Question 1539
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable
Aexcusable
Bintelligible
Creparable
Dredeemable
Equestionable
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Question 1540
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The bond of unity in his country is fragile
Astrong
Bweak
Cductile
Dattractive
Elaudable
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Question 1541
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The story he told was incredible
Aindelible
Bacceptable
Chorrible
Dunbelievable
Epermissible
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Question 1542
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The man retired after thirty-five years of meritorious service to the nation
Apatriotic
Bnotorious
Ccommendable
Dbeautiful
Eregrettable
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Question 1543
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion
Athreatening
Bunforgettable
Cfascinating
Dcrucial
Ewonderful
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Question 1544
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused
Anegates
Breinforces
Copposes
Ddisclaims
Enullifies
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Question 1545
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
He eventually found the missing book.
Asoon
Blately
Csubsequently
Dfrequently
Efinally
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Question 1546
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The principal's quarters are out of bounds to students. This means that the quarters are
Aoutside the school boundary
Btoo far for students to go there
Cnot open to students
Dfor binding students
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Question 1547
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The minister's explanation begged the question. This means that the minister's explanation
Aavoided the real issue
Badddressed the issue
Cwas false
Dwas convincing
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Question 1548
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The famous film star found dancing a pretty Kettle of fish. This means that
Ahe enjoyed it
Bit was an awkward experience
Che found dancing as interesting as acting
Ddancing gave him as much pleasure as a meal of fish
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Question 1549
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Amuneke has decided to hang his boots. This means that he
Ais leaving his club for another one
Bwants a new pair of boots
Cis about to stop playing the game
Dhas been banned from playing football
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Question 1550
waec1998
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her. This means means that John should
