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The pen which you have just picked up is.......?
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Ngozi's countenance is less gloomy; it would appear as if she is relatively out of the woods?
Much to her chagrin, the bridegroom did not turn up for the wedding?
The corporate existence of any nation is in jeopardy if her leaders pay lip service to her unity?
Our new Vice-Chancellor has stepped off the wrong foot?
After my husband's popular election, we had to keep open house throughout the weekend?
The governor's wife, in characteristically simple attire, walked into the hall unnoticed?
Although the manager is busy right now, he will be with you presently?
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
I am surprised to learn that Badmus is an agnostic
In his own story, he confirmed that they had been on his tail for quite sometime?
Ojo used to play tennis everyday?
As a matter of fact, we have been trying to step up production?
They show no fitness in dealing with strangers?
Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
Many would argue that the achievement is commensurate with the effort.
She was taken aback by his altitude?
We could not put up with his terrible disposition?
Nigeria is gradually experiencing economic recession?
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
We should discourage further investments in existing factories.
The elderly often fulminate against the apparent indolence of the young generation?