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21

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Adebayo's plans for the future are in the jair?

A
suspended
B
uncertain
C
empty
D
floating
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22

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The group of performers thrilled the audience with its peculiar choreography?

A
form of dancing
B
art of theatrics
C
type of costuming
D
mode of singing
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23

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Our local paper is noted for its incisive editorials on local politics?

A
sarcastic
B
penetrating
C
decisive
D
destructive
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24

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The criminal didn't bat an eyelid when the judge pronounced the sentence?

A
displayed no understanding whatsoever
B
didn't shed a single tear
C
moved none of his eyelids
D
showed no emotion or surprise
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25

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The rally was attended only by people who were apolitical?

A
full of political fervour
B
antagonistic to politicians
C
new-breed politicians
D
not interested in politics
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26

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Smiling broadly, she explained why she always took exception to being referred to as his wife?

A
objected to
B
preferred very much
C
felt specially honoured by
D
liked nothing except
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27

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?

A
trying to impress people
B
trying to oppress people
C
wearing flashy clothes
D
dressed in light materials
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28

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Many Nigerians have inured themselves to hardship?

A
sujected
B
submitted
C
acustomed
D
endeared
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29

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

There are many venal judges in our law courts today?

A
qualified
B
professional
C
corrupt
D
honest
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30

Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

He is bound to expose himself by his nefarious activities?

A
kind
B
disreputable
C
despicable
D
nocturnal
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