Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
The students were advised to register for all the compulsory subjects be before considering any...ones
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(B)
optional
2
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
The shopkeeper will reject your offer if you do not....his terms
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(C)
accept
3
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions
Abbas was completely sapped after running the marathon race so he needed something to .....him
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(C)
invigorate
4
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
Most people thought the accused would be convicted but surprisingly he was.....
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(A)
acquitted
5
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
While Emeka received a ......for doing his work well. Eno was given a reprimand for poor performance
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(D)
compliment
6
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
His review of the new book was a blend of condemnation and ......
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(C)
commendation
7
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
The leader denied that he held very rigid opinions and mentioned instances when he had been .....
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(E)
flexible
8
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words.Answer all the questions.
The economy that was once buoyant is now......
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(D)
depressed
9
Instruction: Choose the word opposite in meaning to the underlined words. Answer all the questions.
The old car is durable while the new one looks....
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(B)
fragile
10
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
We returned home late in the night because our car had a .....
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(B)
breakdown
11
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Cosmetics are sometimes used to cover the.....of nature
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(D)
defaults
12
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
After their meeting, the two presidents issued a ....calling for peace in the war-torn area
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(E)
communique
13
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He alleged in court that he had been..............by certain utterances which the accused made at a rally
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(A)
slandered
14
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The match was virtually a .... for the home team as the visitors offered little or no resistance
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(C)
walk - over
15
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The meeting was held under the..........of the social club.
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(A)
jurisdiction
16
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Don't be so .......as to push your nose into other people's affairs
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(B)
inqusitive
17
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The wife insisted that she should also be a .....to the family's joint savings account
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(D)
signatory
18
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
When asked to state her side of the story Bunmi started by beating about the bush. This means that Bunmi
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(D)
approached the subject without coming to the point
19
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The amount he donated was small. He said it was his widows' mite. This means that
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(C)
it was all he could honestly afford
20
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The friendship between Segun and Shehu has turned sour. This means that Segun and Shehu are
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(A)
no longer friends
21
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The drive smelt a rat when the policeman asked him to stop. This means that the driver was
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(B)
suspicious
22
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The students were advised to face their studies and let sleeping dogs lie. This means that the students should
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(C)
leave matters as they are now
23
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
From the way Ngozi behaves, it is obvious she is a greenhorn. This means that Ngozi is _____
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(C)
inexperienced
24
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The economic situation is so bad that many wage-earners are hardly able to make both ends meet. This means that
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(C)
people's earnings are not sufficient for their essential needs
25
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Since I found out his hypocritical nature, I have been keeping him at arm''s length. This means that I
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(A)
avoid being familiar with him
26
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
I knew Okoronkwo's father very well and I must say that his son is a chip off the old book. This means that Okoronkwo
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(B)
is very much like his father
27
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The debating team was warned to make convincing points and not to play to the gallery. This means that the team should not
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(D)
attempt to win cheap popularity
28
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Anyone who thinks that he can succeed in life without working hard is living in a fool's paradise. This means that such a person
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(A)
is having an illusion
29
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
As a result of the terrible sufferings he had undergone, he became very despondent about the future
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(E)
hopeless
30
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The boss has an aversion for smoking
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(B)
a distaste
31
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The champion was admitted for his doggedness
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(D)
tenacity
32
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible
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(A)
unapproachable
33
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding
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(E)
dazzling
34
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds
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(E)
hindered
35
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding
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(A)
refused
36
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads
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(B)
set aside
37
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed
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(E)
unhurt
38
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused
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(C)
confirmed
39
From the words or group of words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words.
The court restrained the company from laying off the striking workers.
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(C)
prevented
40
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Okoro.........to the occasion when he was asked to propose the toast to the bride
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(B)
rose
41
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The architect did not......where the lights were to be put in each room
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(B)
specify
42
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mary is a friendly sort of person, I took.....her the first time I met her
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(D)
to
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Yisa and I asked Ahmadu to allow both of us to put.....in his house for one night
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(A)
up
44
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy was seen hitting the girl, but the teacher merely cautioned him and let him.....
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(D)
off
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
They often quarrelled during the day but they....before night
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(B)
made it up
46
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new President and members of his cabinet....on a familiarization tour of the corporations
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(A)
are
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The President, with members of his cabinet...visiting our establishment this afternoon
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(D)
is
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is high time we...complaining about our unfortunate situation
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(D)
stopped
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
You had better ...it otherwise you will have yourself to blame
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(A)
do
50
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Whenever the baby cried, the mother...........
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(D)
sighed
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Bode and Tunji are very selfish, they care only about........
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(C)
themselves
52
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Neither John..Mary was found suitable for the job
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(D)
nor
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
With........more patience, you will overcome your trouble
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(B)
a little
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
At that time when the economy was good, a young school leaver.....easily get a job
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(A)
could
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
At that time when the economy was good, a young school leaver.....easily get a job
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(A)
could
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I had occasion..........Abuja last month
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(C)
to visit
57
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
There are eight chairs in your room ....?
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(B)
aren't there
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
We need not take the matter so seriously.....?
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(D)
need we
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Have you any objection .....him to lunch?
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(D)
to inviting
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The teacher sent for you and the class prefect but....of you was in the class.
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(C)
neither
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The students have bought the new Atlas ... the advice of their Geography teacher.
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(A)
on
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
I've forgotten...told me that story
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(A)
who
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
The bowl is.....big for him to carry
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(A)
too
64
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
When I was coming back from Lagos, I saw a ......
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(A)
one-legged young mad man
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Kunle told me that.....had gone to see the bank manager for the cheque
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(C)
he himself
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
His idea appears ......odd for people to accept
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(D)
a little too
67
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
In this form you are asked to ....what does not apply
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(B)
cross out
68
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Many affidavits have been....as evidence in this case
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(D)
sworn to
69
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.
Benin...is reputed to be an historical city, is the capital of Edo State
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(D)
which
70
In question numbered 71 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
devastation
71
In question numbered 72 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
Swarms
72
In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
vegetation
73
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
seasonal
74
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
pests
75
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
invasion
76
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
attacks
77
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
controllable
78
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
predict
79
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
incursion
80
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
spraying
81
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
hoppers
82
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
scale
83
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
damage
84
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
antiseptic
85
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
revenue
86
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
taxation
87
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
income
88
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
services
89
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
bought
90
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
royalties
91
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
licences
92
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
borrowing
93
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
capital
94
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
functions
95
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
