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Question 681
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The luminous hands of the clock attracted the baby

Abright
Bcolourful
Cglaring
Dbeautiful
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Question 682
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The professor's explanation of the point was very lucid

Along
Bclear
Cprompt
Dcomplicated
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Question 683
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Hindering justice may earn you a fine

Aimpeding
Bretarding
Cstopping
DDelaying
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Question 684
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Olu insisted on his freedom to choose his career.

Awish
Bindependence
Cability
Dright
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Question 685
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

She lived a virtuous life

Amodest
Bbrave
Cnormal
Drighteous
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Question 686
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

This is a chance of a life time

Aan advantage
Ba privilege
Can opportuinity
Da possibility
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Question 687
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Children often behave badly out of ignorance

Ailliteracy
Binexperience
Cunfamiliarity
Dsimplicity
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Question 688
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

I really wish to assure you that we now have a reliable leader.

ADependable
Brealistic
Csensible
Dresolute
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Question 689
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Collaboration is essential to success of the team

Adesired
Bindespensable
Ceffective
Dappropraite
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Question 690
waec 2015

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Modou is endowed with a great potential.

Aenlightened
Bprovided
Cgifted
Dinspired
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Question 691
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

The young man quickly paid his debt to save his face. This means that the young man

Awanted to avoid disgrace
Bdid not want to be slapped
Cwanted to preserve his looks
Ddid not want to be a debtor
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Question 692
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was sad to learn that his friend had gone around the bend. This means that his friend has

Agone oversees
Bgone mad
Clost his job
Dbeen very ill
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Question 693
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was advised to pull himself together. This means that he was advised to

Akeep his plans secret
Bchange his mind
Ccontrol himself
Dkeep the matter to himself
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Question 694
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

At the last minute, he had cold feet. This means that he

Asuddenly fell ill
Bbecame nervous
Clost his imagination
Dreject the offer
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Question 695
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

The government troop extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops

Ahas reached a critical stage
Bkilled a lot of rebels
Cwere ready for peace
Ddefended their territory bravely
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Question 696
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He finds it difficult to put out with her attitude. This means that he finds it difficult to

Atolerate her behaviour
Bunderstand her behaviour
Cdetermine her behaviour
Dconsider her behaviour
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Question 697
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

Since he left home, he has been trying to find his feet. This means that he

Ahas been suffering alot
Blost his pair of shoes
Chas forgotten about his relatives
Dhas been trying to get used to his new situation
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Question 698
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

He was given the boot by the chairman. This mean that he was

Aoffered a pair of boots
Bpromoted
Csacked
Dsent to buy boots
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Question 699
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

John's money was barely enough to keep the wolf away from the door. This means that

AJohn had killed the wolf
Bthe money was just sufficient
Cthe situation was just desperate
Djohn spent money lavishly
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Question 700
waec 2015

After each of the following sentence, a list of possible interpretations is given. choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence

On hearing the news, he flew off the handle. This means that he

Achanged his decision
Bran away
Cfelt very disappointed
Dbecame very angry
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