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  1. Question 761· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The team's joy at qualifying proved EPHEMERAL.

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    Answer: A. short-lived

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  2. Question 762· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The prisoner was later EXONERATED by the court.

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    Answer: C. cleared of blame

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  3. Question 763· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The manager gave a TERSE reply.

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    Answer: B. brief and abrupt

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  4. Question 764· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Climbing the hill was an ARDUOUS task.

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    Answer: D. difficult

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  5. Question 765· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Our new neighbour is very AMIABLE.

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    Answer: C. friendly

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  6. Question 766· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: We waited for the storm to ABATE.

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    Answer: D. lessen

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  7. Question 767· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Femi's ADAMANT refusal surprised everyone.

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    Answer: B. firm

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  8. Question 768· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Crossing the flooded bridge was PERILOUS.

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    Answer: A. dangerous

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  9. Question 769· 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 new policy will ALLEVIATE the suffering of the poor.

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    Answer: C. reduce

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  10. Question 770· 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: Many villagers lived in ABJECT poverty before the road was built.

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    Answer: C. extreme

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  11. Question 771· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The villagers were APPREHENSIVE about the coming election.

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    Answer: C. anxious

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  12. Question 772· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: His explanation sounded DUBIOUS.

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    Answer: D. doubtful

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  13. Question 773· 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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    Answer: C. easily noticed

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  14. Question 774· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

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

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    Answer: B. on and off

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  15. Question 775· 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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    Answer: D. stockpiling

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  16. Question 776· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

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

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    Answer: B. readable

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  17. Question 777· 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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    Answer: B. lenient

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  18. Question 778· 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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    Answer: B. thrifty

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  19. Question 779· 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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    Answer: D. fair

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  20. Question 780· 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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    Answer: B. fluent and persuasive

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