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  1. Question 821· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Dark clouds showed that rain was IMMINENT.

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    Answer: D. about to happen

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  2. Question 822· 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: His explanation of the accident was rather AMBIGUOUS.

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    Answer: C. open to more than one meaning

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  3. Question 823· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Her performance in the final was REMARKABLE.

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    Answer: A. outstanding

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  4. Question 824· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The villagers were HOSTILE to the strangers who arrived at night.

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    Answer: A. unfriendly

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  5. Question 825· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The guards remained VIGILANT throughout the night.

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    Answer: B. watchful

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  6. Question 826· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The state government plans to CURTAIL its spending.

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    Answer: C. reduce

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  7. Question 827· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The suspect gave an AMBIGUOUS reply to the police.

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    Answer: D. unclear in meaning

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  8. Question 828· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The minister gave a CANDID account of the crisis.

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    Answer: C. frank

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  9. Question 829· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The new accountant is known for her METICULOUS work.

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    Answer: D. careful

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  10. Question 830· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: She is TENACIOUS in pursuing her goals.

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    Answer: A. persistent

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  11. Question 831· 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 judge remained IMPARTIAL throughout the trial.

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    Answer: D. fair

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  12. Question 832· Words nearest in meaning· WAEC

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The new policy will ALLEVIATE the suffering of the flood victims.

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    Answer: A. ease

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  13. Question 833· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Fame in the music industry can be EPHEMERAL.

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    Answer: C. short-lived

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  14. Question 834· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The villagers were HOSPITABLE to the strangers.

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    Answer: C. welcoming

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  15. Question 835· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: Only AFFLUENT families could afford the trip.

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    Answer: A. wealthy

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  16. Question 836· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The witness gave a CANDID account of the incident.

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    Answer: B. frank

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  17. Question 837· Words nearest in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word in capitals: The thief made a FUTILE attempt to escape.

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    Answer: A. useless

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  18. Question 838· Words opposite in meaning· JAMB

    Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The minister's reply was EVASIVE.

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    Answer: B. direct

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  19. Question 839· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The landlord was GENEROUS to his tenants during the strike.

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    Answer: D. stingy

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  20. Question 840· Words opposite in meaning· WAEC

    Opposite in meaning to the word in capitals: The government's plan was received with SCEPTICISM.

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    Answer: A. belief

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