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Question 51
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.

Amisrepresented
Bmisquoted
Cmisunderstood
Dmisreported
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Question 52
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.

Ahappy
Bsorrowful
Cknowing
Dscornful
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Question 53
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.

Arestore
Brenovate
Creplace
Dmend
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Question 54
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

Even a mediocre student can pass that test.

Adull
Bfresh
Caverage
Dlazy
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Question 55
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

It is absurd that people find it difficult to be honest

Astrange
Babnormal
Calarming
Dinteresting
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Question 56
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.

Apositive
Bsurprised
Ccontented
Dappeased
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Question 57
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

The boy came through the window as stealthily as he could.

Aquietly
Bcarefully
Cquickly
Dslowly
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Question 58
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

The match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.

Asharp
Bbrisk
Cquick
Dsudden
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Question 59
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.

Arescinded
Bshunned
Crefused
Davoided
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Question 60
waec 2020

choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

 

The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior

Aadamant
Bslow
Csluggish
Dunwilling
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Question 61
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

When he received the news that he had lost the election, he did not bat an eyelid. This means that he

Aexpected to lose the election
Bstood perfectly still
Cwas shocked to have lost the election
Dshowed no feelings
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Question 62
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

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

Amobilised the workers
Bbecame very angry
Cbecame very suspicious
Dcancelled the project
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Question 63
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

People do not often rely on men who allow their exalted position to go to their head. This means that people shun those who

Aare highly placed
Bare conceited because of their position
Care rude because of their position
Ddo not do their work
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Question 64
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

When the man was accused of stealing the money, nobody raised an eyebrow. This means that nobody was

Asad
Bpleased
Cinterested
Dsurprised
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Question 65
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

The old woman 's birthday was marked by her children with pomp. This means that the birthday was

Agreatly celebrated
Bremembered fondly
Cwidely advertise
Dfilmed and played back
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Question 66
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

When the result was announced, it was discovered that Bimbo and Pam were neck and neck. This means that Bimbo and Pam

Ahad almost the same result
Bfailed badly
Chad equal result
Dpassed well
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Question 67
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

The game was tough but our team lost by a whisker. This means that our team lost by

Adefault
Ba wide margin
Cnot preparing well
Da narrow margin
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Question 68
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

The man has lost a lot and he only keeps up appearances by driving a big car. This means that the man

Aintends to work harder
Bpretends that all is well
Cwants everybody to see him
Dwants to please his people
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Question 69
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

If you ask him to sing, he will do it at the drop of a hat. This means that he will sing

Ajoyfully
Bmelodiously
Cimmediately
Dsluggishly
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Question 70
waec 2020

Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.

 

My grandmother once told me that old habits die hard. This means that old habits are

Aeasily corrected
Bdifficult to change
Cshort-lived
Dforever changing
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