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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:

Whether the villages head should identify himself with the activities of religious demonstrations has remained a burning question

A
a subject of discord
B
a perennial issue
C
a matter of serious controversy
D
a sensitive matter
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:

I would rather not attend the party

A
detest attending
B
do not have the enthusiasm to attend
C
must not attend
D
have a choice to attend or not to
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In the question below choose the option nearest meaning to the word or phrase underlined:

If Garba had listen to advice, he would not have had to be rushed to the hospital

A
deliberately desired to be rushed
B
was in a position to have prevented the need to be rushed
C
was rushed against his wish
D
was given a cheque, but preferred to go
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24

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:

Aduke: Ngozi, let's visit the market. Ngozi: if you insist, Ngozi

A
is very willing to accompany Aduke
B
must accompany Aduke
C
is not keen on going with Aduke
D
is pretending not to be interested in going with Aduke
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25

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:

The new leader hands out an olive branch

A
sues for peace
B
gives out branches of the olive tree
C
challenges his opponents to a fight
D
blesses his congregation
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26

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics:

When yo go to foreign country to study, you will discover that life is not a bed of roses

A
as pleasant as one thought
B
a bed with roses
C
an unmitigated disapointment
D
as expected
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27

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:

Because our representative is immature and biased he takes a jaundiced view of our problem

A
hazy
B
unclear
C
prejudiced
D
bleak
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28

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:

The president has sent his regrets. He is unable to attend the meeting

A
explanations
B
anxieties
C
unhappiness
D
apologies
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29

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:

The woman acted courageously when she was attacked by thieves

A
shyly
B
fearlessly
C
timidity
D
carelessly
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in underlined:

We all have both good and bad characteristics. Either is, however, easily manifested in times of crisis

A
demanded
B
highlighted
C
submerged
D
determined
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