2013 - WAEC English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

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From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Mary was kept in solitary confinement.

A
idle
B
quiet
C
lonely
D
harsh
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32

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Buba has a very alluring personality.

A
attractive
B
intricate
C
deceptive
D
interesting
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33

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Hard drugs are detrimental to health.

A
paramount
B
ineffective
C
necessary
D
harmful
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34

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision

A
certain
B
relaxed
C
permanent
D
unyeilding
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35

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks.

A
prudent
B
offensive
C
unpredictable
D
queer
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36

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.


We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job

A
provoke
B
persuade
C
cajole
D
force
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37

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The team has an arduous task ahead of it.

A
a severe
B
a heavy
C
a strenous
D
an enjoyable
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38

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently

A
consecutively
B
alternatively
C
immediately
D
simultaneously
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39

From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The students were told to review their assignments.

A
re-examine
B
recount
C
inspect
D
return
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From the words lettered A to D below,choose the word or groups of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.

A
courage
B
energy
C
determination
D
ability
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