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85

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

The best of the boys admire Olu’s verve

  • A. intelligence
  • B. handsomeness
  • C. work
  • D. energy
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86

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

The shortage of petrol was a perennial problem?

  • A. a recurring
  • B. a seasonal
  • C. an annual
  • D. an incurable
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87

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

We were warned not to indulge in recriminations?

  • A. counter-charges
  • B. accusations
  • C. indicretions
  • D. frivolous allegations
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88

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

The astute businessman neatly fended off questions about his private life?

  • A. asked
  • B. explained
  • C. welcomed
  • D. sidestepped
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89

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

The last criticism at the rally was made in ignorance?

  • A. uninformed
  • B. unimpeachable
  • C. objective
  • D. impeccable
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90

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

The police are not happy with the growing number of depraved people around the politician?

  • A. violent
  • B. immoral
  • C. indolent
  • D. loquacious
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91

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is reversed?

  • A. rescinded
  • B. dismissed
  • C. implemented
  • D. reverted
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92

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined?

He deprecated the attempts made to unseat him?

  • A. challenged
  • B. resisted
  • C. despise
  • D. condemned
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