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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The monk lived an ascetic life in order to discipline himself.
Aa holy
Ban enjoyable
Ca religious
Da prayerful
Ean austere
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Question 3872
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Okon attempted to entice Eno with the promise of a handsome sum of money
Adeceive
Benchant
Cforce
Dtrick
Etempt
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Question 3873
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
She tried to settle the quarrel but the man remained obstinate to listen to her.
Aoffensive
Bangry
Cstubborn
Dunstable
Eimpolite
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Question 3874
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
I am very proud to speak before this august assembly.
Aignominious
Bundignified
Cmonthly
Duntrue
Epopular
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Question 3875
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
It is absurd to suggest that Tunde should marry that saucy lady.
Apitiable
Bhopeless
Chumorous
Duntrue
Eridiculous
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Question 3876
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The principal's orders are imperative.
Alenient
Bauthoritative
Cgenuine
Doptional
Enecessary
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Question 3877
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The suspect was made to walk in front of the anxious crowds
Asurprised
Bastonished
Cengrossed
Dcurious
Equestionable
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Question 3878
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer's argument of the case was exhaustive
Ainteresting
Bexaggerating
Cexhilarating
Dthorough
Efascinating
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Question 3879
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The superintendent was appalled by the attitude of some of the employees towards their work.
Aannoyed
Bdisappointed
Cshocked
Dprovoked
Edepressed
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Question 3880
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
Death is inevitable for man
Aunavoidable
Bessential
Cnecessary
Dimmortal
Eimminent
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Question 3881
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From the lettered A to E below the sentence, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable
Airreversible
Bunexpected
Caccepted
Dirresponsible
Eunacceptable
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Question 3882
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After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for each sentence .
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth
Anarrowly
Bjumping
Cseriously injured
Dholding on to another person's hair
Ecrying for help
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Question 3883
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Chika escaped the accident by a hair's breadth
Anarrowly
Bjumping
Cseriously injured
Dholding on to another person's hair
Ecrying for help
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Question 3884
waec1989
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Amina used to be hand in glove with her boyfriend
Acheat her boyfriend
Badmire her boyfriend
Cfight her boyfriend
Dwear her boyfriend's glove
Ebe close relations with her boyfriend
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Question 3885
waec1989
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made
Abefitting reward
Bwet comfort
Can affectionate consideration
Dwell deserved
Ea poor consolation
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Question 3886
waec1989
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The runners-up trophy which our school had won was cold comfort for all the efforts we made.
Abefitting reward
Bwet comfort
Can affectionate consideration
Dwell deserved
Ea poor consolation
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Question 3887
waec1989
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Soyinka has made his mark in the literary world.
Abecome rich
Bbecome distinguished
Cscored high marks
Dstressed his point
Ewon the competition for authors
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Question 3888
waec1989
After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
My father always advised me to take time by the forelock
Ause an opportunity promptly
Btake things easy
Cbe clever
Dalways hurry up
Ethink twice before i act
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Question 3889
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
The preacher advised those who lost their property in the fire outbreak that every cloud has a
silverlining
Athe loss is a common
Bverybody must witness misfortunes in life
Cevery cloud has some silvery lines behind it
Dwhen there is life there is hope
Ethere ia a good side to all misfortunes
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Question 3890
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After the sentence, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation you consider appropriate for the sentence.
Our house swept the board in the inter-house sports competition.
