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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The younger brother insisted that he should be a ………. to the account. 

 

  • A. partner
  • B. signatory
  • C. guarantor
  • D. participant
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128

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Many doctors have ___ to western countries for better opportunities.

  • A. migrated
  • B. travelled
  • C. immigrated
  • D. participant
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129

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

His thoughtlessness is simply beyond _____.

  • A. idea
  • B. assurance
  • C. belief
  • D. fate
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130

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

Occasionally, universities award _____ degrees to outstanding personalities.

  • A. ceremonial
  • B. honorary
  • C. temporary
  • D. respectable
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131

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

When all the items on the agenda had been discussed, the meeting was ______

  • A. dismissed
  • B. postponed
  • C. adjourned
  • D. dissolved
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132

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

.I could not read what he wrote because his handwriting was_____

  • A. tiny
  • B. eligible
  • C. untidy
  • D. illegible
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133

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

That engineer was said to have used inferior than _____ materials in the construction of the collapsed building.

  • A. excellent
  • B. recommended
  • C. quality
  • D. exceptional
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134

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The champions were elated after the tournament while their opponents looked _______

 

  • A. baffled
  • B. dejected
  • C. pitiful
  • D. frightened
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135

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The two political parties live today in … after four years of hostility.

  • A. happiness
  • B. amity
  • C. agreement
  • D. freedom
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136

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

There was agitation for the ………. law on libel to be re-enacted.

 

  • A. enforced
  • B. repealed
  • C. rejected
  • D. cancelled
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137

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

All divers were enjoined to obtain genuine and ______ licences.

  • A. artificial
  • B. fraudulent
  • C. fake
  • D. substandard
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138

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The old man rebuked the thug and his children  …. him for doing so.

  • A. commended
  • B. embraced
  • C. thanked
  • D. supported
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139

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence

. The reckless driver was admonished to be ______

  • A. cautious
  • B. responsible
  • C. reliable
  • D. considerate
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140

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

The animosity between Fatou and Sheku is shocking, considering the …… they once shared.

  • A. company
  • B. friendship
  • C. peace
  • D. understanding
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141

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

It is better to use persuasion rather than …. to get witnesses to court.

  • A. effort
  • B. coercion
  • C. influence
  • D. pressure
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142

From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that wil, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.

 While Mr.Ade is his son is a novice.

  • A. enlightened
  • B. competent
  • C. clever
  • D. experienced
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