Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
In the latter part of his life, the famous soldier showed signs of youthfulness.
- A. energy
- B. senility
- C. bravery
- D. vitality
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It is inconceivable that the rat devoured the cat.
- A. contestable
- B. incomprehensible
- C. credible
- D. unimaginable
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These boys never act in public, so the police are now worried about their covert activities.
- A. ignoble
- B. evil
- C. open
- D. cryptic
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Amina’s performance in the examination surpassed my expectations.
- A. was disappointing
- B. lacked merit
- C. was extraordinarily good
- D. amazed everyone
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The journalist’s write-up contained a plethora of detail.
- A. shortage
- B. simplicity
- C. complexity
- D. spectrum
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In his naivety he believed all the stories his friend told him
- A. artlessness
- B. stupidity
- C. friendliness
- D. incredulity
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The town was all agog at his unexpected return.
- A. on fire
- B. excited
- C. unexcited
- D. surprised
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What a harmless thought he has.
- A. pernicious
- B. pertinent
- C. pleasant
- D. perfect
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Had I known about their plan much earlier I would have nipped it in the bud.
- A. stopped it
- B. initiated it
- C. squashed it
- D. promoted it
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The lecture seemed interminable.
- A. unending
- B. boring
- C. interesting
- D. brief
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
- A. bale
- B. saint
- C. plait
- D. gate
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
- A. granite
- B. die
- C. rice
- D. fight
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
- A. key
- B. wind
- C. even
- D. people
Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.
- A. toil
- B. rejoice
- C. enjoy
- D. log
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
- A. competent
- B. misread
- C. resign
- D. compel
Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.
- A. resist
- B. salon
- C. confirm
- D. intact
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.
- A. the solution can be found in one of negative options
- B. the solution lies in choosing between the positive and the negative
- C. the solutions are many
- D. the solution is a negative one
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adawo is an imp.
- A. Adawo behaves queerly
- B. Adawo behaves decently
- C. Adawo behaves differently
- D. Adawo behaves badly
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy.
- A. there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
- B. sycophants need not talk all the time
- C. people should know when not to use flattery
- D. sycophants should know when to grant people's requests
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
You must not attend the end-of-year party.
- A. It is not necessary that you attend the party
- B. It is necessary that you do not attend the party
- C. You do not have to decide whether to attend the party or not
- D. You have to decide whether to attend the party or not
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Oche’s chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam.
- A. Oche's chief hates pounded yam
- B. Oche hates pounded yam
- C. Oche has a penchant for pounded yam
- D. Oche's chief likes pounded yam