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Question 51

waec 2001

The judge was incorruptible.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Afrank

Bunreliable

Cincorrigible

Dhonest

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Question 52

waec 2001

The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Asolicitor

Baccused

Ccomplainant

Drespondent

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Question 53

waec 2001

The businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Aprevented

Bcaused

Cforesaw

Dpre-empted

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Question 54

waec 2001

At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Aend

Bbeginning

Cdissolution

Dpeak

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Question 55

waec 2001

The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Apatient

Bcapable

Chardworking

Dcareless

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Question 56

waec 2001

The criminal was incarcerated.

Instructions for this question

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Aarrested

Bpardoned

Cimprisoned

Dcautioned

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Question 57

waec 2001

Mary Onyali won the race by a hair's breadth. This means that Mary won

Instructions for this question

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.

Aconvincingly

Bnarrowly

Ccomfortably

Dluckily

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Question 58

waec 2001

The secretary's vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was

Instructions for this question

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.

Afull of praise

Bnot audible

Cnot sincere

Dwell delivered

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Question 59

waec 2001

The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was

Instructions for this question

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.

Apunished

Bunpunished

Cexpelled from school

Dfree to move about

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Question 60

waec 2001

Her reproaches cut him to the quick. This means that he

Instructions for this question

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.

Awas made to act quickly

Bwas wounded

Cwas deeply hurt

Dbegan to speak angrily

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Question 61

waec 2001

The manager hit the roof when he was presented with a huge estimate for the new project. This means that the manager

Instructions for this question

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.

Abecame very suspicious

Bthrew an object at the roof

Cbecame very angry

Dordered the project to be started at once

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Question 62

waec 2001

You must be speaking with your tongue in your cheek. This means that you

Instructions for this question

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.

Amust be very serious

Bmust be thinking of something else

Chave food in your mouth

Ddon't mean what you are saying

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Question 63

waec 2001

Nonso's father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father

Instructions for this question

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.

Aassisted him freely

Ballowed him to make his own decisions

Cmade him sole owner of the business

Dallowed him freedom of movement in the premises

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Question 64

waec 2001

Audu was certainly born with a silver spoon in his mouth. This means that

Instructions for this question

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.

Ahe was born into a rich family

Bhis parents gave him a silver spoon when he was born

Che was born in the age of miracle

Dhis parents could not help him

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Question 65

waec 2001

It is cold comfort to tell a hungry man that starvation improves health. This means that telling a hungry man this is

Instructions for this question

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.

Afrightening

Bconsoling

Cunhelpful

Dhypocritical

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Question 66

waec 2001

Bukola has an infectious smile. This means that Bukola

Instructions for this question

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.

Aspreads infection when she smiles

Bhas sores in her teeth

Cmakes others smile when she smiles

Dbecomes infected when she smiles

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Question 67

waec 2001

The company distributed gifts to its staff as an ............. to hard work.

Instructions for this question

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Aincentive

Binception

Cinterest

Dinduction

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Question 68

waec 2001

After much debate on the controversial issue, the meeting was............till the next morning.

Instructions for this question

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Apostponed

Bproscribed

Cadjourned

Ddelayed

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Question 69

waec 2001

The civilian head of state was........in a military coup détat.

Instructions for this question

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Adischarged

Bousted

Cempowered

Denthroned

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Question 70

waec 2001

Many African leaders try to cling.........to power.

Instructions for this question

From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

Atenaciously

Bjudiciously

Ceconomically

Dsocially

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