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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.
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Aunderstand
Bexplain
Cdemystify
Dnormalize
Einterpret
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Question 32
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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 33
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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 34
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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 35
waec1998
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 36
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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 37
waec1998
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 38
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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 39
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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 40
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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 41
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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 42
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.
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 43
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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 44
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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 45
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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.
Mary told John to put his own house in order before correcting her. This means means that John should
Asolve his own problems first
Brearrange his house
Crepaint his house
Dhas been banned not be harsh on her
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Question 46
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.
When Audu took that step, he was on the horns of a dilemma. This means that he
Awas calm and composed
Bfaced a choice between two unpleasant alternatives
Chad many attractive options
Dsleept over the matter before he took the step
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Question 47
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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.
Yekini scored a brilliant hat trick in the final match of the football competition.This means that he
Ascored the winning goal
Bwas the best player
Cdeceived the defenders before scoring the goal
Dscored three goals in the match
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Question 48
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.
Walter is the dictator's hatchetman. This means that Walter
Adiscredits or eliminates the dictator's opponents
Bplacates those that are offended by the dictator
Cexplanis the dictator's policies to the people
Dfinds out the dictator's enemies
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Question 49
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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.
What I have told you is the gospel truth . This means that the information is
Afalse
Bunconfirmed
Cpartly true
Dcompletely true
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Question 50
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.
My Gajere is generous to a fault with everything he has.............This means that he is ...........
