In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, 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.
Angela is very indolent but her sister Mary is one of the most...............girls in the school.
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(C)
diligent
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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 - D, 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.
Rather than support the Chairman, the members of his board expressed..........to his plans.
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(B)
opposition
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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 - D, 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.
In any group there are people who display apathy and others who show a lot of.............
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(A)
enthusiasm
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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 - D, 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 was very......about his political ambition but his sister was open about it
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(D)
secretive
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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 - D, 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.
Ngozi's beauty is natural but her sister's is rather............
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(B)
artificial
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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 - D, 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 testimony of the witness was so vague that it was difficult to learn the...........details of the case
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(A)
specific
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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 - D, 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.
It is amazing how Jide became so proud, his parents have always been.........
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(A)
humble
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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 - D, 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 workshop was intended to............the workers who had been confused by management's decisions
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(B)
enlighten
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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 - D, 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.
Johnson is consistently assertive but his twin brother is rather..............
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(B)
cowardly
10
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The country's aviation industry has lost at least four.........this year alone
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(B)
aircraft
11
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
My cousin has been married for fourteen years but he has no..........
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(C)
offspring
12
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
Corruption is one of the ills in this country which must be..............
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(B)
eradicated
13
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The boys covered their noses because of the........odour in the area.
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(C)
offensive
14
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
it is............on parents to advise their children against keeping bad company
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(A)
incumbent
15
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The man said that he would no longer...........his stepson because of his bad behaviour
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(B)
accommodate
16
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The accused was charged with.............because he caused his brother's death.
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(B)
fratricide
17
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
He rendered.............assistance to the community
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(B)
invaluable
18
From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The team manager looked.......when his boys lost the match
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(C)
dejected
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.
The team manager looked.......when his boys lost the match
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(C)
dejected
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.
We left Kaduna one year ago to the day. This means that we left Kaduna
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(A)
exactly one year ago
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.
Tamuno's statement is true to a degree. This means that his statement is
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(D)
partly true
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.
Both the doves and the hawks agreed on this issue. This means that there is agreement by both
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(A)
those who prefer peace and those who want the use of force
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.
Japan has blazed a trail in the production of electronics. This means that in the production of electronics, Japan
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(B)
is leading others
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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.
Mohammedu Ali won the fight hands down. This means that Mohammed Ail won
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(D)
very easily
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.
The scientist has broken new ground in his research.This means that the scientist has
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(A)
made a new discovery
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.
The chief decide to obtain the land by hook or by crook. This means that the chief decided to get the land
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(C)
by any means possible
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 lady swallowed the whole story hook,line and sinker. This means that the lady
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(B)
totally believed the story
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.
He went too far by insulting the Director's wife. This means that
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(D)
he should not have gone to the extent of insulting the Director's wife
29
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 decision to dismiss the night watchmen was taken in my absence. This means that the decision was
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(C)
taken without my knowledge
30
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
You have failed to heed the warning about your marriage
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(A)
consider
31
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
The scholarship committee has endorsed the student's bursary.
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(C)
approved
32
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
All my efforts to settle the quarrel between the two friends were futile
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(D)
unproductive
33
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
My uncle made the right choice of career as a detective because he is a very observant man
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(A)
watchful
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
I cannot continue the argument because you are biased
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(C)
prejudiced
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From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
Guidance counsellors should regard all the information given by students as confidential
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(A)
secret
36
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
It is advisable to buy durable clothes nowadays.
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(B)
lasting
37
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
To drive on through the red light is an infringement of the law
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(C)
a breach
38
From the words or group of words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or group of words as it is used in the sentence.
There are various options open to you on this matter
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(B)
choices
39
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:
Kate..........tears of joy when she heard about her success
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(A)
broke into
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:
The worker's strike was...........as a result of the Director's intervention
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(C)
called off
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:
Mrs Jallow has bought a .............bag
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(D)
new black leather
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:
The breakdown of our marriage was no fault of..............
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(C)
mine
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:
He did it, but not............in the way I had expected
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(B)
quite
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 driver...........nearly caused an accident
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(C)
very
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:
The teachers are not likely............promoted until next year
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(A)
to be
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:
Haven't you got a football field in your school?..........we haven't.
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(B)
no
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:
He............be fat, but he still runs fast
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(C)
may
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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:
He............be fat, but he still runs fast
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(C)
may
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:
...........I come in, please?
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(B)
may
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:
''You won't tell Daddy,...........you?''
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(A)
will
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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:
Joe........graduated from one of the best universities
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(D)
must have
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:
The boys were fighting...........their sisters were eating
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(C)
while
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:
Isn't it high time we............
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(A)
started eating
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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:
The group is committed to....for international peace
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(C)
working
55
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:
God always.........us when we pray
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(D)
blesses
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:
Since he failed the examination, he could not.....miss the admission
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(B)
but
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:
Sometimes minor incidents in our lives stand out because we cherish _______
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(D)
them
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:
You...........get to the meeting in time
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(A)
had better
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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:
One does not normally expect problems but..................come
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(B)
they do
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:
Her handbag is made...........genuine leather
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(C)
of
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:
To persist.....sin is spiritual death
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(D)
in
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:
You wouldn't have come if you had known........?
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(A)
would you
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:
Many people were invited to the party but..........were catered for
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(D)
few
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:
All the.....are holding an emergency meeting behind closed doors
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(B)
heads of state
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:
The novel makes.............interesting reading
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(A)
very
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:
He eats.........
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(B)
rather too fast
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:
Daughters confide.........their fathers more than sons do
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(A)
in
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:
The secretary was directed to bring.........the matter during the next meeting.
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(B)
up
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:
The contractors set the ladder,.............the wall
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(C)
against
70
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:
Bola,...........won the beauty contest, is my sister.
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(C)
who
71
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:
Interest in education has fallen.....because of unemployment
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(A)
off
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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:
............I prepare the food, please set the table
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(A)
while
73
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:
"Ladies and gentlemen, let us come together to know.........better"
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(B)
one another
74
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 national basketball team.........expected back from England this evening
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(A)
is
75
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 could not distinguish the twins..........each other
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(D)
from
76
In question numbered 75 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
accidents
77
In question numbered 76 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
compensation
78
In question numbered 77 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
protection
79
In question numbered 78 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
unforseeable
80
In question numbered 79 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
premiums
81
In question numbered 80 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
risks
82
In question numbered 81 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
covered
83
In question numbered 82 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
injury
84
In question numbered 83 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
overdue
85
In question numbered 84 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
policy
86
In question numbered 85 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
identification
87
In question numbered 86 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
comprehensive
88
In question numbered 87 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
third party
89
In question numbered 88 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
latter
90
In question numbered 89 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
modern
91
In question numbered 90 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
fastest
92
In question numbered 91 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
booth
93
In question numbered 92 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
sound
94
In question numbered 93 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
current
95
In question numbered 94 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(A)
desk
96
In question numbered 95 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(D)
calls
97
In question numbered 96 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
dial
98
In question numbered 97 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(B)
tone
99
In question numbered 98 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
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(C)
cut off
100
In question numbered 99 above, choose the best option from letters A - D that best completes the gap.
