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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Many Nigerians have inured themselves to hardship?

  • A. sujected
  • B. submitted
  • C. acustomed
  • D. endeared
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44

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?

  • A. trying to impress people
  • B. trying to oppress people
  • C. wearing flashy clothes
  • D. dressed in light materials
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45

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Smiling broadly, she explained why she always took exception to being referred to as his wife?

  • A. objected to
  • B. preferred very much
  • C. felt specially honoured by
  • D. liked nothing except
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46

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The rally was attended only by people who were apolitical?

  • A. full of political fervour
  • B. antagonistic to politicians
  • C. new-breed politicians
  • D. not interested in politics
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47

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The criminal didn’t bat an eyelid when the judge pronounced the sentence?

  • A. displayed no understanding whatsoever
  • B. didn't shed a single tear
  • C. moved none of his eyelids
  • D. showed no emotion or surprise
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48

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Our local paper is noted for its incisive editorials on local politics?

  • A. sarcastic
  • B. penetrating
  • C. decisive
  • D. destructive
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49

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The group of performers thrilled the audience with its peculiar choreography?

  • A. form of dancing
  • B. art of theatrics
  • C. type of costuming
  • D. mode of singing
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50

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Adebayo’s plans for the future are in the air?

  • A. suspended
  • B. uncertain
  • C. empty
  • D. floating
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51

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

The greenhouse effect is beginning to abate in Europe?

  • A. intensify
  • B. extenuate
  • C. surface
  • D. ameliorate
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52

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

There are may areas of convergence between male and female behaviour?

  • A. concomitance
  • B. concordance
  • C. incompatibility
  • D. incomparability
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53

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

He mumbled a few words at the trial and then cried?

  • A. shouted
  • B. murmured
  • C. whispered
  • D. announced
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54

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

The pastor decided to exorcize the evil spirit as the afflicted member of his congregation cried for help?

  • A. expel
  • B. drive
  • C. invite
  • D. charm
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55

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

Many people have raised the issue about the need for an equitable distribution of our wealth?

  • A. a fair
  • B. an even
  • C. an unjust
  • D. an undue
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56

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

His father is a shrewd businessman?

  • A. gullible
  • B. oderly
  • C. reliable
  • D. resourceful
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57

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

Some travelers unwittingly render themselves open prey to questionable characters?

  • A. genuinely
  • B. wholesomely
  • C. knowingly
  • D. inadvertntly
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58

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

The undesirable elements who perpetuate these vices are never detected?

  • A. aggravate
  • B. overlook
  • C. discontinue
  • D. encourage
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59

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

Adama’s father simply condoned her bad habits instead of punishing her appropriately?

  • A. opposed
  • B. blamed
  • C. accepted
  • D. forbade
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60

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

He urged other progressives in the country to join forces with his association?

  • A. radicals
  • B. conservatives
  • C. pessimists
  • D. activists
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61

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

Measures were taken to authenticate the number of the booklets received?

  • A. reaffirm
  • B. discredit
  • C. discountenance
  • D. count
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62

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

My friend was reduced to beggary by various ill-advised business deals?

  • A. affluence
  • B. penury
  • C. infleuence
  • D. poverty
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63

Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.

If you are really keen on immediate results, you just have to adopt his pragmatic approach?

  • A. practical
  • B. unrealistic
  • C. opportunistic
  • D. sensible
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