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Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?
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98 questionsChoose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His amnesia has affected his career.
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The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?
There must be something sinister about her late arrival?
If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?
The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.
Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?
His poetry is said to be inscrutable?
Nobody knew the source of the altercation between the couple?
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Adamu's father is a stern man?
The president has mapped out some many laudable projects to embark upon?
He commands the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?
Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?
Curiously, he escape unhurt?
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His comment was not printable?
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
I have had enough of your impudence.
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'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher?
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The compulsory leave made her feel listless.