In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Ibrahim was full of admiration for Amina but she treated him with.........
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(C)
disdain
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The economist argued that the apparently inconsequential rise in the price of petrol had a .......effect on the cost of living
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(E)
drab
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The exotic bird looked resplendent; its bright plumage contrasted with the rather.........undergrowth.
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(E)
drab
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
Femi is very presumptuous quite unlike his late father who was a rather......man
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(D)
modest
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The new manager found the bustle and excitement of city life difficult to adjust to after living for almost a decade in a relatively.....village
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(C)
rustic
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The policeman's statement was explicit while that of the suspect was.........
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(A)
vague
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The post-war generation were born in an era of scarcity but grew up in a period of .........
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(A)
abundance
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The minister warned his officers to be frugal and avoid.........expenditure
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(E)
wasteful
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The deputy's loyalty to the boss is unalloyed but the confidence of the boss in him is ............
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(B)
half-hearted
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In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - E, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences.
The eventual implementation of the plan deviated much from the ......conception
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(C)
initial
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The kidnappers demanded a .......of N50,000 before they would release the rich business man.
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(E)
ransom
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The governor scolded the contractors for the poor ....of the project
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(D)
execution
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
His decision to terminate the agreement was.....as he did not consult the other party
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(A)
unilateral
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
More often than not, the law......on individual freedom
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(B)
encroaches
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Because of the hard times, many workers now live in a state of .....poverty.
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(D)
abject
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The threat that he would be expelled from school if he failed his examination again........him into seriousness.
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(C)
jolted
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
It is really a ......the more you look, the less you see.
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(E)
paradox
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new car is strikingly attractive but I very much doubt its..........
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(A)
durability
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From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Bunmi should not have taken offence at Emeka's seemingly........comments
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(A)
innocuous
20
From the words lettered A to E, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
As Siaka was a first offender, the magistrate merely.....and discharged him
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(D)
cautioned
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 accountant falsified the records in order to feather his own nest. This means that the accountant tried to
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(C)
make himself rich
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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 cashier wanted to pull the wool over my eyes by making me sign for the money I didn't receive. This means that the cashier wanted to
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(A)
deceive me
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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 taxi-driver smelt a rat when the policeman waved him to stop and so he sped off. This means that the taxi driver
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(D)
became suspicious
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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 proscription of the students' union was to nip the planned demonstration in the bud. This means that the proscription was meant to
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(B)
prevent the proposed demonstration
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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 man's decision to withdraw his daughter from school because of her misbehaviour really amounts to cutting off his own nose and face. This means that
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(C)
the decision does the man no good at all
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.
When the managing director promised to increase the wages of the workers in the new year, everybody knew that he was talking with his tongue in his cheek. This means that the managing director
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(C)
was not sincere at all
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 officer urged the soldiers to gird up their loins for the task ahead. This means that soldiers should
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(D)
be on full alert
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.
The government introduced belt tightening measures in the budget for the new year, This means that the measures were
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(A)
stiff
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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.
Jimmy is good company, but he sometimes blows his own trumpet. This means that Jimmy
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(C)
praises himself
30
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 teacher was reprimanded for turning a blind eye to the acts of rudeness of his pupils. This means that the teacher
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(D)
ignored the behaviour of his pupils
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The journalist refused to divulge the source of his information
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(C)
disclose
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
As soon as Shehu realized that he has made a mistake,he did everything to rectify it
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(E)
correct
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Ada was sceptical about the story Ifeoma told her
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(B)
doubtful
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
It appears that this government is not ready to tolerate any adverse criticism
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(A)
unfavourable
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The lawyer remarked that the fact that the accused did nothing when the innocent boy was being lynched made him culpable
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(E)
blameworthy
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The labour leaders described the newly-introduced economic measures as obnoxious
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(A)
offensive
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
Spain was once a very powerful nation but her influence has waned over the years
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(D)
diminished
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The boss is quite inflexible once she has made up her mind
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(C)
unyielding
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From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.
The mineral resources of the country are yet to be fully tapped
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(E)
exploited
40
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The new bakery will ....one thousand loaves of bread daily
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(B)
turn out
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The old man's illness was so serious that he was not expected to..........
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(C)
pull through
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Ahmadu would have arrived earlier but he was.....in heavy traffic
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(A)
held up
43
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Bola is a good friend of mine, but I am sometimes......by her careless attitude.
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(D)
put off
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Customers are advised to settle their electricity bills promptly, otherwise supply may be........
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(D)
cut off
45
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boy needs a broad piece of paper and.......to practice his drawing.
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(B)
crayons
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mr Johnson instructed his driver to ensure that the tank of the car is filled with.....for the long journey the next day
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(C)
petrol
47
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The policeman has gathered ......to complete the investigation
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(A)
sufficient information
48
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Udoh was....hasty in his decision to resign
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(B)
some what
49
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Doctor: "How is the ulcer patient? Nurse: He's recovering.....faster than we expected"
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(B)
much
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Chukwu's appraisal was one of the....in the department
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(C)
worst
51
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
There were.....infant deaths in the town last year than in previous years
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(A)
fewer
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The last book is the.......interesting of the books we have read this term
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(D)
most
53
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The uncompromising politician remained.......a political wilderness for almost a decade
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(C)
in
54
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
It was reveled that the drainage system of the town has been.....of use since it was constructed
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(B)
out
55
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The young man came to Lagos...the intention of staying with his friend
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(D)
with
56
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The school boys were told to refrain...smoking
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(A)
from
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
He is a very brilliant student so it is not surprising that he got a.....
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(B)
worthy first-class result
58
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The children inherited many houses from their father but they have sold off.......
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(C)
nearly all of them
59
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Mrs Coker had an accident because she was.....
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(D)
driving rather carelessly
60
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I found out recently that one can enjoy....without drinking
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(C)
oneself
61
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The two cats are so similar that I cannot tell whether that one is
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(B)
yours or mine
62
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
........all the contestants, the judges then announced the winner
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(D)
having seen
63
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
His cloths were not only tattered but also.....with oil
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(A)
were dripping
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
I ....at the hotel for two days when I was suddenly asked to leave
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(C)
had been staying
65
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Dupe... have spoken so rudely to her mother.
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(C)
oughtn't
66
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Perhaps what Ade told us.....true after all
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(C)
may not be
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
To have gone through a civil war...... a terrible experience.
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(A)
must have been
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Umar and Yusuf went hunting today......?
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(D)
didn't they
69
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
Bose shouldn't have interrupted the teacher.....?
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(C)
should she
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
.........are seven female teachers in our school.
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(B)
there
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
.........are seven female teachers in our school
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(B)
there
72
From the words or group of words lettered A to D, choose the one that best completes each of the following sentences.
The principal sent them home because they did not pay .......school fees
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(D)
their
73
In question numbered 73 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
occupation
74
In question numbered 74 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
subsistence
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In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
capital
76
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
livelihood
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In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
mechanized
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In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
large-scale
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In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
Shifting
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In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
richness
81
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
yields
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In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
crops
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In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
crops
84
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
staple
85
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
regular
86
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
cash
87
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
farmlands
88
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
rents
89
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
rents
90
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(B)
policeman
91
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
investigation
92
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
assault
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In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(D)
complainant
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In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
prosecute
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In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
accused
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In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(A)
prosecution
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In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
trial
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In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(E)
proceedings
99
In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
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(C)
evidence
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In question numbered 99 above, choose the best option from letters A - E that best completes the gap.
