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In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
….. guests enjoyed joy’s birthday party

  • A. The whole
  • B. All the
  • C. Every
  • D. Those very
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86

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
The first graduation ceremony of the university was attended by men from all ….. of life

  • A. works
  • B. areas
  • C. walks
  • D. parts
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87

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
My wife and i were to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary last Sunday. Unfortunately on that ….day, my father-in-law died mysteriously

  • A. fruitless
  • B. faithful
  • C. futile
  • D. fateful
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88

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
Owing to the constant harassment of the populace by armed robbers, all night guards have been instructed to shoot …. every moving things

  • A. at sight
  • B. by sight
  • C. in sight
  • D. off sight
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89

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
Peter was such a skillful boxer that he was not afraid to take …… anybody.

  • A. to
  • B. upon
  • C. on
  • D. in
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90

In the question below choose the word(s) or phrase which best fills the gap(s):
I was …. hearing distance of the speaker.

  • A. on
  • B. at
  • C. within
  • D. in
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91

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
The man insisted on having no strings attached to the agreements

  • A. financial obligation
  • B. documents
  • C. conditions
  • D. moral obligations
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92

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
The sudden death of the king put paid to the ambition of the Minister

  • A. encourage
  • B. rewarded
  • C. benefitted
  • D. terminated
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93

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
I think i’ll like to reiterate the points earlier made.

  • A. withdraw
  • B. change
  • C. challenge
  • D. repeat
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94

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
I would not like you to do the work piecemeal

  • A. at meal time
  • B. bit by bit
  • C. badly
  • D. as a masterpiece
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95

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:She showed an affected interest in the game.

  • A. real
  • B. pretended
  • C. concerned
  • D. slight
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96

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
I know you’ve been eaves-dropping all along.

  • A. dropping gently
  • B. paying attention
  • C. listening secretly
  • D. dropping all the leaves
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97

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
It is of fundamental importance that one sleeps properly.

  • A. undisputed
  • B. basic
  • C. special
  • D. least
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98

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
Nothing irritates the clerk more, than being assigned miscellaneous duties

  • A. classified
  • B. confidential
  • C. unscheduled
  • D. assorted
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99

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
The Chief approached the issue with convincing disinterestedness.

  • A. lack of interest
  • B. lack of personal interest
  • C. inability to be interested
  • D. unwillingness
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100

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:

The Director left his secret file to the Secretary in good faith

  • A. with proof
  • B. in anxiety
  • C. in anticipation
  • D. in trust
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101

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:At the age of 80, Musa wished he could put the clock back.

  • A. stop the clock
  • B. put down the clock
  • C. go back in time
  • D. have more time
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102

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
Our teacher seldom comes late to school

  • A. very often
  • B. always
  • C. frequently
  • D. hardly ever
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103

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
He as been a life of make-belief

  • A. faith
  • B. fantasy
  • C. grandeur
  • D. religion
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104

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
I cannot understand how he suddenly became audacious contrary to his nature

  • A. proud
  • B. bold
  • C. rude
  • D. hostile
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105

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase Underlined:
Your extreme patience sometimes infuriates me

  • A. impresses
  • B. annoys
  • C. frustrates
  • D. amuses
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