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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Ngozi spoke to her father quite candidly about her proposed marriage
Arudely
Bfaithfully
Cfrankly
Drespectfully
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Question 42
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:A number or people impersonating tax-official were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate this morning
Aarranged
Bparaded
Cmoved
Dbrought
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Question 43
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Tom's aberrant behaviour attracted attention.
Arascally
Bselfish
Cheady
Dabnormal
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Question 44
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The potential resources of the university should be fully exploited
Aimportant
Blatent
Ceffective
Dabundant
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Question 45
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: What he received from the visitors was invaluable
Apriceless
Bworthless
Cvalueless
Dcostly
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Question 46
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Your reaction underscores the point i was making
Areveals
Bproves wrong
Cemphasizes
Djustifies
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Question 47
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The flock suddenly became restive after midday
Aquiet
Bsubmissive
Cdisorderly
Dfidgety
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Question 48
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The term has become indomitable quite recently
Aincorrigible
Bdisobedient
Cunconquerable
Dunruly
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Question 49
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The case was dismissed for want of evidence
Afor want of facts
Bfor lack of opinions
Cfor insufficient discussions
Dfor lack of proof
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Question 50
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The judge always takes a hardline on such issues
Acomplex stand
Bsimple stand
Cuncompromising stand
Ddifficult stand
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Question 51
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: My plans are still up in the air
Abeing publicised
Buncertain
Cuncovered
Dunprotected
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Question 52
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The advertisement served as a smoke screen for the activities of the company
Aa camouflage
Ba protection
Can enhancement
Dan exchange
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Question 53
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students
Afulfil
Bimprove
Ccomplete
Drealize
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Question 54
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her
Aappropriate comfort
Binadequate comfort
Cno comfort at all
Dwet comfort
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Question 55
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie
Anot to look for trouble
Bnot to disturb other people
Clet the dogs sleep well
Dlet the trouble begin
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Question 56
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In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular
Aremedy
Bconciousness
Chostility
Dreceptiveness
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Question 57
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In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me
Anegligible
Bsignificant
Cobvious
Dobscure
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Question 58
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity
Atimid
Bhalf-hearted
Cfearless
Dundaunted
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Question 59
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: It seems fashionable, in some quaters today to decry examinations and the ability to pass them
Aextol
Babuse
Centreat
Ddiscourage
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Question 60
jamb1990
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:For millions years, the worlds's resources have remained boundless
