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85

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person.

  • A. potential
  • B. strenght
  • C. gift
  • D. mind
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86

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The player kept on gamely to the end of the match.

  • A. amateurishly
  • B. skilfully
  • C. courageously
  • D. stubbornly
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87

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Tade became timorous when she was asked to give the valedictory speech.

  • A. excited
  • B. nervous
  • C. aggressive
  • D. happy
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88

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

While the hooligans exchanged blows, we looked complacently.

  • A. dejectedly
  • B. sorrowfully
  • C. questioningly
  • D. contentedly
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89

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Bose was angry because her friend called her pilferer.

  • A. hypocrite
  • B. thief
  • C. criminal
  • D. liar
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90

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The professor discussed a number of abstruse topics.

  • A. esoteric
  • B. relevant
  • C. irrelevant
  • D. useful
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91

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Funmi is just being facetious about her marrying a soldier.

  • A. unserious
  • B. crazy
  • C. serious
  • D. unfaithful
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92

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The men were tardy in offering help.

  • A. brave
  • B. generous
  • C. slow
  • D. quick
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93

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Ugo has often been described as belligerent.

  • A. attractive
  • B. patient
  • C. innocent
  • D. combative
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94

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Any chief executive of an organisation would find radical changes blocked at every turn.

  • A. developments
  • B. ideals
  • C. suggestions
  • D. innovations
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95

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The village girl wore sumptuous clothes.

  • A. faded looking
  • B. cheap
  • C. expensive
  • D. loose-fitting
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96

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

As the triumphant rebels were returning to their base they met with a serious reverse.

  • A. a defeat
  • B. an enemy
  • C. an army
  • D. a victory
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97

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The coalescence of the groups created additional problems.

  • A. proscription
  • B. fighting
  • C. disbandments
  • D. union
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98

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The conference Centre caters for transients only.

  • A. temporary guest
  • B. professional
  • C. permanent guests
  • D. novices
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99

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

I cannot understand why Ali should serve in that moribund administration.

  • A. oppressive
  • B. prodigal
  • C. crumbling
  • D. purposeless
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