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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: What he received from the visitors was invaluable

  • A. priceless
  • B. worthless
  • C. valueless
  • D. costly
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86

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: Your reaction underscores the point i was making

  • A. reveals
  • B. proves wrong
  • C. emphasizes
  • D. justifies
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87

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The flock suddenly became restive after midday

  • A. quiet
  • B. submissive
  • C. disorderly
  • D. fidgety
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88

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:

The term has become indomitable quite recently

  • A. incorrigible
  • B. disobedient
  • C. unconquerable
  • D. unruly
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89

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined: The case was dismissed for want of evidence

  • A. for want of facts
  • B. for lack of opinions
  • C. for insufficient discussions
  • D. for lack of proof
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90

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The judge always takes a hardline on such issues

  • A. complex stand
  • B. simple stand
  • C. uncompromising stand
  • D. difficult stand
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91

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: My plans are still up in the air

  • A. being publicised
  • B. uncertain
  • C. uncovered
  • D. unprotected
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92

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined: The advertisement served as a smoke screen for the activities of the company

  • A. a camouflage
  • B. a protection
  • C. an enhancement
  • D. an exchange
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93

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students

  • A. fulfil
  • B. improve
  • C. complete
  • D. realize
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94

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband’s house is cold comfort to her

  • A. appropriate comfort
  • B. inadequate comfort
  • C. no comfort at all
  • D. wet comfort
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95

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie

  • A. not to look for trouble
  • B. not to disturb other people
  • C. let the dogs sleep well
  • D. let the trouble begin
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96

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular

  • A. remedy
  • B. conciousness
  • C. hostility
  • D. receptiveness
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97

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me

  • A. negligible
  • B. significant
  • C. obvious
  • D. obscure
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98

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity

  • A. timid
  • B. half-hearted
  • C. fearless
  • D. undaunted
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99

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
It seems fashionable, in some quaters today to decry examinations and the ability to pass them

  • A. extol
  • B. abuse
  • C. entreat
  • D. discourage
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100

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:For millions years, the worlds’s resources have remained boundless

  • A. unlimited
  • B. scarce
  • C. indomitable
  • D. limited
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101

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
The man who had been seriously ill was convalescing at a sea-side resort

  • A. regaining health
  • B. deteriorating in health
  • C. recuperating
  • D. relaxing
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102

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter

  • A. honourable
  • B. embarrassing
  • C. dishonourable
  • D. extraordinary
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103

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
Binta sobbed by the door because she had lost her mother’s precious necklace

  • A. cried
  • B. smiled
  • C. wept
  • D. laughed
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104

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:

Though his parents’ poverty placed many obstacles in his path as a young man, Olu succeeded at last.

  • A. hurdles
  • B. advantages
  • C. temptations
  • D. diversions
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105

In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
Lola was agitated when the sad news of her mother’s accidents was broken to her

  • A. excited
  • B. calm
  • C. uncontrollable
  • D. unreasonable
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