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21

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

My father is always very frank about intentions?

A
open
B
objective
C
secretive
D
deceitful
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22

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The speaker was rather bold in his presentation of the case?

A
unfair
B
reserved
C
ashamed
D
formal
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23

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The doctor tried to soothe the patient before the operation?

A
examine
B
treat
C
calm
D
induce
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24

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The charge brought against my brother was hardly tenable?

A
sensible
B
defensible
C
meaningful
D
flimsy
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25

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The man described his son a a wilful character?

A
wicked
B
obstinate
C
wild
D
tricky
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26

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Our teacher described Agbo's story as a phantom?

A
scary
B
realistic
C
fanciful
D
interesting
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27

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

I find the way she approaches her customers quite repugnant?

A
unpleasant
B
attractive
C
ungodly
D
encouraging
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28

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Participation in the programme is optional?

A
unnecessary
B
recommended
C
hard to justify
D
a matter of choice
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29

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Scientists have invented ways of preserving fruits much longer?

A
coined
B
devised
C
arranged
D
organized
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30

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The attempt to count the population was largely successful?

A
mostly
B
completely
C
hardly
D
totally
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