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85

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The principal described Oche as the most tactful person he had ever worked with?

  • A. passionate
  • B. discreet
  • C. hard-working
  • D. innovative
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86

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The stockbroker said it was an astute move to sell the shares then?

  • A. a bad
  • B. a shrewd
  • C. an unprofitable
  • D. an insincere
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87

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Their new house was roofed with corrugated sheets?

  • A. folded
  • B. iron
  • C. aluminium
  • D. corrupted
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88

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The girl is angry with her friend who had ensnared her into this relationship?

  • A. tricked
  • B. encourage
  • C. forced
  • D. enslaved
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89

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He compliments me on my way of doing things?

  • A. complements
  • B. imitates
  • C. disgusts
  • D. praises
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90

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The mistake brought the show to an ignominious end?

  • A. a good
  • B. a palatable
  • C. a disgraceful
  • D. a satisfactory
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91

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Lantana dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside?

  • A. sat
  • B. worked
  • C. slept
  • D. lived
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92

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Mrs. Asio wanted her sister to stop being so detached?

  • A. friendly
  • B. careless
  • C. indifferent
  • D. passionate
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93

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Since its inception 1983, the newspaper has attracted thousands of readers?

  • A. renaissance
  • B. coming
  • C. commencement
  • D. publication
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