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  1. Question 21· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The new building is CONSPICUOUS from the road.

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  2. Question 22· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The rains came INTERMITTENTLY throughout the week.

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  3. Question 23· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The trader was accused of HOARDING essential commodities.

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  4. Question 24· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Chioma's handwriting is barely LEGIBLE.

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  5. Question 25· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Her parents were INDULGENT towards their only child.

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  6. Question 26· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Musa is known in the village for his FRUGAL lifestyle.

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  7. Question 27· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The judge was IMPARTIAL in the case.

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  8. Question 28· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The pastor's ELOQUENT sermon moved the congregation.

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  9. Question 29· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The RESILIENT farmers replanted after the flood.

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  10. Question 30· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The headmaster gave a CURSORY look at the report.

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  11. Question 31· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The workers were ADAMANT about their demands.

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  12. Question 32· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Ada is METICULOUS in her work.

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  13. Question 33· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Chidi is a DILIGENT student.

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  14. Question 34· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The report contained several ERRONEOUS figures.

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  15. Question 35· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The judge was IMPARTIAL in his ruling.

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  16. Question 36· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Choose the word or group of words nearest in meaning to the word in capitals as it is used in the sentence: The speaker's ELOQUENT address moved the audience to tears.

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  17. Question 37· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The speaker gave a SUCCINCT summary of the report.

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  18. Question 38· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The doctor said the injury on his knee was TRIVIAL.

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  19. Question 39· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Chioma is a VERSATILE musician who plays many instruments.

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  20. Question 40· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: His argument was quite COGENT.

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