choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
- A. defamed
- B. dishevelled
- C. depressed
- D. disturbed
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The electricity supply in this community is erratic.
- A. unpredictable
- B. disorderly
- C. low
- D. temporary
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Obi’s behaviour is questionable
- A. disputable
- B. worrisome
- C. dubious
- D. refutable
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity.
- A. wisdom
- B. experience
- C. pride
- D. skill
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.
- A. alarmed
- B. hostile
- C. noisy
- D. agitated
choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.
- A. sewage
- B. disinfectant
- C. oil
- D. concoction
John may be sincere, but I suspect that he has an axe to grind . This means that John has a
- A. selfish motive
- B. different opinion
- C. matter to attend to
- D. solution to the problem
Throughout the long argument, the minister maintained his found over the claims. This means that the minister
- A. accepted his error
- B. refused to change his stand
- C. said different things
- D. did not consider every view
My heart was in my mouth as I tried to open the envelope. This means that as I opened the envelope, I was
- A. very happy
- B. quite eager
- C. deeply disappointed
- D. extremely afraid
The ugly incidents of the Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents
- A. continue to haunt us
- B. have been experienced again
- C. have been forgotten
- D. cannot be wished away
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The chairman has come under fire over this project. This means that the chairman has been
- A. severely criticised
- B. highly praised
- C. given the go-ahead
- D. charged to court.
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The newly employed workers were remunerated handsomely. This means that
- A. both old and new workers were paid
- B. only newly employed workers were paid
- C. the salaries of the new workers were attractive
- D. the salaries of the new workers were paid promptly
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The bus driver smelt a rat when an unregistered vehicle trailed him for several kilometers. This means that the bus driver
- A. increased his speed
- B. became nervous
- C. became suspicious
- D. alerted the passengers
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He has left the country for this good time. This means that he
- A. will never come back
- B. left for better conditions
- C. became an adventurer
- D. will improve his credentials
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
He listened attentively to her cock-and-bull story. This means that she told
- A. a terrifying story
- B. an interesting story
- C. an incredible story
- D. a lot of folktales
Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
The recruits are under his tutelage. This means that he ______
- A. assigns work to them.
- B. trains them
- C. disciplines them at work
- D. protects them
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor granted the political prisoners _______
- A. asylum
- B. acquittal
- C. amnesty
- D. bail
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Freedom of movement is a …….. right of every citizen.
- A. negotiated
- B. fundamental
- C. privileged
- D. foremost
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
She gave her poem to her teacher to …. for the school magazine.
- A. read
- B. edit
- C. correct
- D. label
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The military was able to ….. the plan to overthrow the government.
- A. fight
- B. disrupt
- C. thwart
- D. disturb
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