Nearest in Meaning 1
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
1. My choice of a partner would be based on character, not looks
A. visibility.
B. feasibility.
C. appearance.
D. stares.
2. Ade is very winsome yet his neighbour finds it difficult to put up with him
A. stay with.
B. live with.
C. tolerate.
D. depend on.
3. The girl has just come out of the fattening room and her waist is adorned with beads
A. surrounded.
B. decorated.
C. besieged.
D. defaced.
4. There are some drugs that could exacerbate a particular illness
A. heal.
B. ameliorate.
C. lengthen.
D. worsen.
5. In accordance with the practice of his religion, Raman's body was interred the day he died.
A. sanctified.
B. preserved.
C. cremated.
D. buried.
6. What you cannot avoid you try to endure
A. cast off.
B. put off.
C. dispense with.
D. tolerate.
7. He worked very hard all through his life but he died in penury
A. affluence.
B. disillusionment.
C. poverty.
D. disappointment.
8. Mountaineering is really an arduous exercise
A. a troublesome.
B. a strenuous.
C. a severe.
D. a heavy.
9. He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice when I entered
A. absolved.
B. excited.
C. thrilled.
D. absorbed.
10. All that were left after the riots were the charred remains of vehicles and houses
A. broken.
B. burnt.
C. rotten.
D. ugly.
11. The manager warned the workers that the company would no
longer tolerate their incessant
demand for salary increase
A. unnecessary.
B. irresponsible.
C. discourteous.
D. frequent.
12. The social critic was asked to recant the allegations he made against the government
A. withdraw.
B. confirm.
C. substantiate.
D. elaborate.
13. The politician has an inordinate ambition to rule the country
A. incredible.
B. unwarranted.
C. erratic.
D. excessive.
14. The robber's two jail terms are to run concurrently
A. consecutively.
B. conspicuously.
C. consistently.
D. simultaneously.
15. A journalist would do well not to express prejudicial view
A. unbiased.
B. coloured.
C. biased.
D. spiteful.
16. A reasonable man will never refuse to review his action if it becomes necessary
A. re-examine.
B. inspect.
C. reverse.
D. recapitulate.
17. Though corruption is very prevalent in the society there are still some virtuous men around
A. intelligent.
B. clever.
C. devious.
D. upright.
18. Chinua Achebe's a renowned novelist
A. wonderful
B. famous
C. trustworthy
D. fascinating
19. He was kept in solitary confinement
A. quite.
B. inimical
C. harsh.
D. lonely.
20. Nelson Mandela surmounted all the oppressive measures to break his will
A. overcame
B. fought.
C. renounced
D. accepted
21. The guest speaker was described as a man of very alluring personality
A. tempestuous
B. mercurial
C. charming
D. voluble
22. The comments of the host further incensed the angry man
A. calmed
B. incised.
C. pacified.
D. infuriated
23. Corruptions inimical to the progress of any ration
A. harmful
B. predominant
C. unavoidable.
D. inevitable.
24. The task before us is enormous
A. great
B. awkward.
C. heavy.
D. ominous.
25. The professor showed much erudition, in the lecture he delivered
A. quotation.
B. learning.
C. ostentation.
D. acclamation.
26. The outcome of the matter has vindicated my earlier stand
A. invalidated.
B. justified.
C. disproved.
D. negated.
27. Edet will have to face the consequences of his rash action
A. results.
B. answers.
C. antecedents.
D. prognosis.
28. Climbing great heights terrifies me
A. threatens.
B. annoys.
C. shocks.
D. frightens.
29. Flight WT509 from Lagos terminates in Maiduguri
A. closes.
B. concludes.
C. lands.
D. ends.
30. Her terse remarks brought the conversation to an end
A. curt.
B. abusive.
C. studied.
D. gentle.
31. The prison officials usually torture the inmates
A. fynch.
B. murder.
C. torment.
D. destroy.
32. I would regard what he has done as a treacherous act
A. noble.
B. reliable.
C. commendable.
D. deceitful.
33. I don't agree that the problem is intractable
A. easy.
B. insoluble.
C. baseless.
D. understandable.
34. This problem may prove rather tricky for the government
A. deceitful,
B. trivial.
C. mischievous.
D. unexpected.
35. The long war ended when an armistice was agreed upon
A. a truce.
B. a recess.
C. a surrender.
D. an intermission.
36. The assassination of the statesman threw the country into a state of turmoil
A. inactivity.
B. mourning.
C. confusion.
D. revolution.
37. To become an- artisan one has to undergo a period of apprenticeship
A. directorship.
B. testing.
C. tutorship.
D. training.
38. The decision taken by the panel is irrevocable
A. irreversible.
B. unexpected.
C. acceptable.
D. irresponsible.
39. Death is inevitable for man
A. unavoidable.
B. essential.
C. necessary.
D. immortal.
40. The superintendent was appalled by the attitude of some of the employees towards their work
A. annoyed.
B. disappointed.
C. shocked.
D. provoked.
41. The lawyer's argument of the case was exhaustive
A. interesting.
B. exaggerating.
C. exhilarating.
D. thorough.
42. The suspect was made to walk in front of the anxious crowds
A. surprised.
B, astonished.
C. engrossed.
D. curious.
43. The principal's orders are imperative
A. lenient.
B. authoritative.
C. genuine.
D. necessary.
44. It is absurd to suggest that Tunde should marry that saucy lady
A. pitiable.
B. hopeless.
C. humorous.
D. ridiculous.
45. I am very proud to speak before this august assembly
A. ignominious.
B. undignified.
C. monthly.
D. popular
46. She tried to settle the quarrel but the man remained obstinate to listen to her
A. offensive.
B. angry.
C. stubborn.
D. uhstable.
47. Okon attempted to entice Eno with the promise of a handsome sum of money
A. deceive.
B. enchant.
C. force.
D. tempt
48. The monk lived an ascetic life in order to discipline himself
A. a holy.
B. a religious.
C. an enjoyable.
D. an austere
49. The journalist refused to divulge the source of his Information
A. confirm.
B. inform.
C. disclose.
D. extract.
50. As soon as Shehu realized that he has made a mistake, he did everything to rectify it
A. destroy
B. erase.
C. eradicate.
D. correct.
Nearest in meaning 2
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
1. Ada was skeptical about the story Ifeoma told her
A. ignorant.
B. doubtful.
C. confused.
D. happy.
2. The marathon is a grueling race
A. powerful.
B. exhausting.
C. interesting.
D. distant.
3. It appears that this government is not ready to tolerate any adverse criticism
A. unfavourable.
B. destructive.
C. unconvincing.
D. unreasonable.
4. The works of art in this gallery are priceless
A. irreplaceable.
B. precious.
C. invaluable.
D. durable.
5. The lawyer remarked that the fact that the accused did nothing when the innocent boy was being lynched made him culpable
A. liable.
B. untrustworthy.
C. guilt.
D. blameworthy.
6. The detective was perplexed when the clues pointed to several suspects
A. excited.
B. worried.
C. confused.
D. discourage.
7. The mineral resources of the country are yet to be fully tapped
A. assessed.
B. discovered.
C. cultivated.
D. exploited.
8. My father was skeptical about the Story I told him.
A. ignorant.
B. confirm.
C. embarrassed.
D. lukewarm
9. The suspect refused to divulge the source of his Information
A. confirm.
B. disclose.
C. extract.
D. affirm.
10. The boss is quite inflexible once she has made up her mind
A. wicked.
B. relaxed.
C. unyielding
D. excited.
11. My uncle was so engrossed in his work that he didn't hear me come in
A. fascinated.
B. thrilled.
C. absorbed.
D. overwhelmed.
12. Spain was once a very powerful nation but her influence has waned over the years
A. disappeared.
B. repealed.
C. echoed.
D. diminished.
13. The politician has an inordinate desire to become president
A. unproven.
B. excessive.
C. incessant.
D. incredible.
14. The labour leaders described the newly-introduced economic measures as obnoxious
A. offensive.
B. prudent.
C. inevitable.
D. unpredictable.
15. The chairman was given a tumultuous welcome
A. strange.
B. pleasant.
C. hoisy.
D. well-organized.
16. The politician made very scurrilous remarks about his opponent
A. mild.
B. intolerable.
C. false.
D. abusive.
17. Mr Okoro has implicit confidence in his son's ability
A. absolute.
B. normal.
C. partial.
D. faithful.
18. The evidence of the witness was corroborated by the accused
A. verified.
B. alleged.
C. confirmed.
D. signed.
19. He eventually found the missing book
A. soon.
B. lately
C. subsequently.
D. finally.
20. The evidence of the witness corroborates that of the accused
A. negates.
B. reinforces.
C. opposes.
D. disclaims.
21. The attacker advanced on his opponent in a menacing fashion
A. threatening.
B. unforgettable
C. fascinating.
D. crucial.
22. The man retired after thirty-five years of meritorious service to the nation
A. patriotic
B. notorious.
C. commendable.
D. beautiful.
23. The story he told was incredible
A. indelible.
B. acceptable.
C. horrible.
D. unbelievable.
24. The bond of unity in his country is fragile
A. strong.
B. weak.
C. ductile.
D. attractive.
25. If I have erred, I hope the error is pardonable
A. excusable.
B. Intelligible.
C. reparable.
D. redeemable.
26. We were treated to a very sumptuous meal at the party
A. meager.
B. prominent.
C. famous.
D. expensive
27. Charles' concern for Diana is affected
A. genuine.
B. serious.
C. pretended.
D. worrisome.
28. We need an expert to decipher the code
A. understand.
B. explain.
C. demystify.
D. interpret.
29. You have failed to heed the warning about your marriage
A. consider.
B. notice.
C. ignore
D. disregard.
30. The scholarship committee has endorsed the student's bursary
A. reduced.
B. increased.
C. approved.
D. revised.
31. All my efforts to settle the quarrel between the two friends were futile
A. fruitful.
B. clumsy.
C. baseless.
D. unproductive.
32. Ogene was not the least cowed by the bully's threats
A. intimidated.
B. worried.
C. encouraged.
D. distracted.
33. My uncle made the right choice of career as a detective because he is a very observant man
A. watchful.
B. sensitive.
C. cautious.
D. intelligent.
34. The dissidents held several clandestine meetings before the attack
A. secret.
B. important.
C. impromptu.
D. exclusive.
35. The Principal warned the final-year students about the consequences of procrastination
A. haste.
B. delay.
C. protesting.
D. rioting.
36. I cannot continue the argument because you are biased
A. stupid.
B. convinced.
C. prejudiced.
D. worried.
37. The incessant chatter of the pupils irritated the teacher
A. excited.
B. meaningless.
C. unceasing-
D. illogical.
38. The professor's explanation of that point was quite lucid
A. lengthy
B. complicated.
C dear
D. surprising
39. The foreman believed that with the augmented workforce, the construction job would take one more month to complete
A. skilled
B. enlarged
C. hired.
D. determined
40. Guidance counselors should regard all information given by students as confidential
A. secret
B. reliable
C authentic
D. malicious
41. The children were warned not to be unduly inquisitive
A. naughty
B. playful
C. troublesome.
D. curious.
42. The accused vehemently denied the charges against him
A. ignorantly.
B. stupidly
C deliberately
D. strongly
43. It is advisable to buy durable clothes nowadays
A. expensive.
B. lasting
C. fashionable
D. comfortable.
44. There are various options open to you on this matter
A. doors.
B. choices,
C. skills.
D. factors.
45. To drive on through the red light is an Infringement of the law
A. a trespass.
B. an offence.
C. a breach.
D. an Invasion.
46. It takes a great deal of stamina to run the marathon race
A. courage
B. determination.
C energy
D. intelligence
47. Femi's comments were germane to the issue under discussion
A. confidential.
B. redundant.
C crucial.
D. relevant.
48. But for the principal actor the play would have been dull
A. important.
B. head.
C. master.
D. main.
49. An open car has no protection against the elements
A. weather.
B, emergency.
C molecule.
D. atoms.
50. The testimony of the witness absolved the accused of the charges
A. condemned.
B. implicate
C. criticized.
D. cleared.
Nearest in meaning 3
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
1. He was reluctant to grant my request
A. disposed
B. delighted
C. reticent.
D. unwilling
2. The Supreme Court set aside the ruling of the High Court
A. upheld.
B. nullified
C agreed with
D. justified
3. The detective was perplexed when the clues in the murder case pointed to at least a dozen different suspects
A. surprised
B. confused
C. excited.
D. discouraged.
4. The Military Governor called for a concerted effort in solving the problems of the state
A. a dramatic.
B. an agitated
C. a joint.
D. a directed
5. The ornament should be handled with care because it is fragile
A. expensive.
B. uncommon
C. golden.
D. delicate.
6. The minister announced that the government would soon make a law to prohibit the showing
of obscene films.
A violent.
B. dangerous
C. immoral.
D. frightful.
7. My Financial situation is so precarious that very soon I may be insolvent
A. borrowing
B. stealing
C. soluble.
D. bankrupt.
8. His approach to work is rather perfunctory
A. careful.
B. serious.
C. careless.
D. encouraging
9. The chairman is of the opinion that accepting the proposal would be inimical to the objectives of the association
A. harmful.
B. relevant
C. irrelevant.
D. indispensable.
10. The retiring officer's contribution towards the growth of
the company was invaluable
A. inestimable.
B. unnoticeable.
C. negligible.
D. inconsequential.
11. The famous politician was noted for his pragmatic approach to issues of national interest
A. idealistic.
B. romantic.
C. compromising
D. practical.
12. The General's response to the question on whether or not he would retire from the army
was evasive
A. clear
B. undecided.
C. discouraging
D. elusive.
13. Kunle is very pessimistic about our chance of success
A. sad.
B. despondent.
C. unconvinced.
D worried.
14. He poured out a lot of invectives in a speech that was supposed to be a vote of thanks
A. praises
B, request.
C. denlals.
D. curses.
15. Her eloping with the man is a stigma to the family
A. disgrace.
B. pride.
C calamity.
D. disappointment
16. The politician was given a tumultuous welcome when he came to address the rally.
A. pleasant.
B. noisy.
C. discouraging.
D. strange.
17. Amina is the one who initiated the quarrel, not Nike!
A. started.
B. stopped.
C settled.
D. fueled.
18. She was reprimanded by her bees for negligence
A. sacked
B. rebuked.
C punished
D. Surcharged
19. Why should I retract my statement when it is nothing but the truth?
A. alter.
B. deny
C. withdraw.
D. condemn.
20. The criminal was incarcerated
A. arrested.
B. pardoned.
C. imprisoned.
D, cautioned.
21. The doctor diagnosed the tumor as malignant
A. deadly.
B. painful.
C infectious.
D. minor
22. The Manager soon found out that my sister was a competent typist
A. patient
B. capable.
C. hardworking.
D. careless.
23. In tropical Africa, mosquitoes are ubiquitous
A. dangerous
B. harmful.
C. troublesome.
D. everywhere.
24. At the inception of his administration, the Governor was very popular
A. end.
B. beginning.
C. dissolution,
D. peak.
25. It soon became obvious that a confrontation was inevitable
A. disastrous.
B. unavoidable.
C. desirable.
D. imminent.
26. The Businessman anticipated the collapse of the bank
A prevented.
B. caused.
C foresaw.
D. pre-empted.
27. The plaintiff was dissatisfied with the decision of the court.
A. solicitor.
B. accused.
C complainant
D. respondent.
28. They insisted that the omission of my name had been inadvertent
A. unintentional
B. unconditional
C. improperly.
D. unfortunate
29. The judge was incorruptible
A. frank.
B. Unreliable.
C. incorrigible.
D. honest.
30. Mr. Preye is a stern father
A. wicked
B. loving
C. conservative.
D. strict
31. My first son is an unusually audacious boy
A. daring.
B. clever
C. cowardly
D. mischievous
32. The police announced that they were yet to apprehend the criminals
A. interrogate.
B. charge
C. prosecute.
D arrest.
33. Amina often makes derogatory remarks about her husband
A. arrogant
B. belittling
C. laudable
D. discreet.
34. He is easily recognizable because of a conspicuous birthmark on his face
A. dark
B. beautiful
C. prominent.
D. natural
35. The fishing boat was imperiled by high winds, but it managed to reach port safely
A. pushed
B. endangered.
C. disturbed.
D. blown.
36. I went through his work, it was all gibberish
A. meaningless.
B. meaningful
C. brutal.
D. too simple.
37. Corporal punishment is still used in some schools as a deterrent to undisciplined students
A. remedy
B. measure
C. discouragement.
D. prevention.
33. Occasionally he rises to a level of rare excellence in his academic performance
A. unusual.
B. common.
C. scarce.
D. temporary.
39. His contribution to the development of the hospital remains unrivalled
A. unbroken
B. undisputed
C. unparalleled
D. undisclosed
40. I have a feeling that he is doing some shady business outside the country
A. dishonest
B. undisclosed
C. unknown
D. shadowy
41. The decision i have taken is irrevocable
A. irreproachable
B. irrefutable
C. irreversible
D. irresponsible
42. Young children seldom engage in gainful activities
A. rewarding
B. accredited
C. advantage
D. prevailing
43. The bank that started operations last year is now insolvent
A. prosperous
B. attractive
C. bankrupt
Q. buoyant
44. As a result of the terrible sufferings he hat undergone, he became very despondent about
the future
A. mischievous.
B. agitated
C. desperate
D. hopeless
45. The boss has an aversion for smoking
A. an inclination.
B. a distaste
C a lust.
D. a desire
46. The champion was admitted for his doggedness
A. success
B. humility
C vigour
D. tenacity
47. One of the complaints against the former chairman was that he was inaccessible
A. unapproachable.
B. unfriendly
C strict
D. stubborn
48. The bride wore a very resplendent dress to the wedding
A. expensive
B. conspicuous
C. burdensome.
D. dazzling
49. The execution of the projects has been hampered by lack of funds
A. revoked.
B. accelerated
C. accentuated.
D. hindered.
50. We could not understand why Fatima declined the invitation to our wedding
A. refused
B. stopped.
C. declaimed.
D objected to
Nearest in meaning 4
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
1. The government has earmarked a large sum of money for the construction of feeder roads
A. expended.
B. set aside.
C. accumulated.
D. retained.
2. Soon after the accident, the driver came out of the wreckage of the car unscathed.
A. unconscious
B. seriously injured.
C. slightly injured.
D. unhurt.
3. The evidence of the witness corroborated that of the accused
A. contradicted.
B. prosecuted.
C. confirmed.
D. confirmed.
4. The court restrained the company from laying off the striking worker
A. compelled.
B. ordered.
C. prevented.
D. cajoled.
5. This year's budget was designed to consolidate the gains of the economic recovery programme.
A. support.
B. protect.
C. reclaim.
D. strengthen.
6. They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of scarce commodities
A. bypass.
B. confront.
C. oppose.
D. challenge.
7. The company had satisfied itself that the project was feasible before embarking on it
A. easy.
B. attractive.
C. capable.
D. practicable.
8. Though there is no riot on the campus, the students are restive
A. quiet.
B. chaotic
C restless
D. busy.
9. The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice
A. hindering.
B. retarding
C stopping
D. Interrupting
10. The man preaches humility, without matching it with action
A. salvation.
B. honesty
C kindness
D. modesty.
11. Mr. Haruna plays the plane with great dexterity
A. wisdom.
B. pride.
C. force.
D. skill
12. The college officer insisted that I show him my credentials before I could be registered
A. books
B. qualifications.
C. statements.
D. identity
13. Amina said that she married a doting man
A. loving
B. uncaring.
C. funny.
D. nagging
14. The provocation had an instantaneous effect on him
A. a lasting.
B. an immediate.
C. a terrifying
D. a momentous.
15. I woke up feeling rather queer.
A. fine.
B. strange.
C. strong
D. tired.
16. Mary was kept in solitary confinement.
A. idle.
B. quiet.
C. lonely.
D. harsh.
17. If he declines the offer, it will be better for him
A. ignores.
B. denies
C. snubs.
D. rejects
18. Our club encourages benevolence.
A. affluence.
B. sincerity.
C. charity.
D. association.
19. Buba has a very alluring personality.
A. attractive.
B. intricate.
C. deceptive.
D. interesting.
20. Such utterances are inimical to the peaceful co-existence of the two communities.
A. unhelpful.
B. unimportant.
C. harmful.
D. useless.
21. Hard drugs are detrimental to health.
A. paramount.
B. Ineffective.
C. necessary.
D. harmful.
22. The chairman observed that Andrew was the most qualified candidate for the job
A. suitable.
B. accommodating.
C. responsible.
D. interesting.
23. My father remains inflexible once he has taken a decision
A. certain.
B. relaxed.
C. permanent.
D. unyielding
24. What do you intend to do with these inanimate objects?
A. lively.
B. fascinating.
C. precious.
D. lifeless.
25. Everybody noticed that the chairman's excuse was lame
A. verbose.
B. precise.
C. unsatisfactory
D. unconditional.
26. Maxwell usually makes obnoxious remarks
A. prudent.
B. offensive.
C. unpredictable.
D. queer
27. The president appointed staunch supporters of his policies as advisers
A. trusted.
B. critical.
C. affluent.
D. strong.
28. The little boy gave his candid opinion of the Incident.
A. quick.
B. brief.
C. frank.
D. hurried
29. We should prevail upon Kwesi to accept the job
A. provoke
B. persuade.
C. cajole.
D. force
30. The team has an arduous task ahead of it.
A. severe.
B. a heavy.
C. a strenuous.
D. an enjoyable.
31. The two tasks should be undertaken concurrently
A. consecutively,
B. alternatively.
C. immediately.
D. an simultaneously.
32. The students were told to review their assignments.
A. re-examine
B. recount.
C. inspect.
D. return.
33. Marian does not have the stamina to run that race.
A. courage.
B. energy
C. determination.
D. ability
34. Modou is endowed with great potential,
A. enlightened.
B. provided.
C. gifted.
D. inspired
35. Collaboration is essential to the success of the team.
A. desired.
B. indispensable
C effective.
D. appropriate.
36. I really wish to assure you that we now have a reliable leader.
A. dependable.
B. realistic
C. sensible.
D. resolute.
37. This is a chance of a life time.
A. an advantage.
B. a privilege.
C. an opportunity.
D. a possibility
38. Children often behave badly out of ignorance.
A. illiteracy.
B. inexperience.
C. unfamiliarity.
D. simplicity
39. She lived a virtuous life.
A. Modest.
B. brave.
C. normal.
D. righteous
40. Olu insisted on his freedom to choose his career.
A. wish.
B. independence.
C. ability,
D. right.
41. Hindering justice may earn you a fine.
A. Impeding.
B. Retarding.
C. Stopping
D. Delaying
42. The professor's explanation of the point was very lucid
A. long.
B. clear.
C. prompt.
D. complicated.
43. The luminous hands of the clock attracted the baby.
A. bright.
B. colourful.
C. glaring
D. beautiful
44. Nowadays, children are given much more latitude than before
A. advice.
B. freedom.
C. Luxury,
D. variety.
45. My neighbour lives a humdrum life.
A. busy.
B. careless.
C. monotonous.
D. humble.
46. The Manager described the new accountant as a man of impeccable character.
A. serious
B. dangerous.
C. faultless.
D. rigid
47. Most people abhor nagging.
A. scorn.
B. despise
C. reject.
D. slight
48. I really hope Beatrice would be kind enough to let us stay the night.
A. generous.
B. polite
C. gracious
D. gentle
49. The teacher sent the boy out of the class for his Impertinence
A. timidity.
B. indifference.
C. rudeness.
D. cheating.
50. I personally think that the costume is rather outlandish,
A. outdated.
B. strange.
C. unique.
D. foreign.
Nearest in meaning 5
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
1. This book is the abridged version of the original
A, edited.
B. detailed.
C. shortened.
D. revised.
2. He did all he could to fortify the building against attack.
A. defend,
B. secure.
C. shield,
D. support.
3. This is one decision you cannot defend
A. justify.
B. explain,
C. support.
D. express.
4. He simply disliked his wife's inordinate demands for money
A. frequent.
B. excessive.
C. repeated.
D. indecent.
5. After the riot, the streets were blocked with charred vehicles
A. destroyed.
B. vandalized.
C. broken.
D. burnt.
6. Bravery is Victor's most dominant trait.
A. admirable
B. outstanding.
C. suitable
D. influential.
7. The thief's jail terms are to run concurrently
A. consecutively.
B. alternatively.
C. Immediately,
D. simultaneously.
8. It's always better to buy durable products.
A. authentic.
B. expensive.
C. permanent
D. lasting.
9. The rapper's popularity is beginning to wane
A. disappear
B. change
C. disperse.
D. dedins
10. Where did this document emanate from?
A. originate
B. emerge
C. appear
D. arise
11. The doctor told his patient about all the things Mat could impair his health.
A. attack
B. terminate
C. damage.
D. reduce
12. The management applauded the staff for their hard work.
A. adored
B. commended
C. encouraged.
D. recommended
13. The fat old woman looked comical in those trousers
A. shabby,
B. ridiculous,
C. strange,
D. awkward.
14. I think children are more robust than adults
A. healthy and strong.
B. pleasant and cheerful.
C. vital and dependable,
D. plump and curvy
15. The new law was meant to mitigate the people's suffering.
A. restrain,
B. moderate.
C. stop
D. alleviate.
16. The judge is incorruptible
A. consistent
B. honest.
C. responsible.
D. outspoken.
17. Whatever my boss decides is irrevocable
A. final
B. true.
C. necessary,
D. enforced.
18. The printer took a cursory look at the document
A. quick.
B. long.
C. puzzled.
D. careful
19. This morning, Audu arrived at the school looking disheveled.
A. worried.
B. terrified.
C. untidy
D. confused
20. Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline
A. remedy,
B. measure,
C. discouragement.
D. prevention
21. The new bank is thriving
A. evolving.
B. attractive.
C. flourishing.
D. supportive
22. It is not safe to engage in clandestine deals
A. secret.
B. exclusive.
C. unimportant.
D. doubtful.
23. The accused was asked to retract his statement.
A. recall.
B. withdraw.
C. make.
D. rewrite
24. On the death of her father, friends went to express their condolences.
A. sympathy
B. pity,
C. concerns.
D. worries.
25. The Chume's house caught fire because their little girl had
turned on the gas inadvertently.
A. automatically.
B. hurriedly.
C. carelessly.
D. unintentionally.
26. A magnificent structure was erected close to our house.
A. real,
B. splendid,
C. colourful.
D. fine.
27. Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated.
A. promoted.
B. encouraged.
C. approved.
D. helped
28. A group of experts was brought in to verify the authenticity of the evidence.
A. support.
B. improve.
C. correct.
D. ascertain.
29. Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post.
A. give out.
B. give in.
C. Give up.
D. Giveaway.
30. The obstinate boy soon met his Waterloo when the war broke out.
A. proud.
B. stubborn.
C. careless.
D. rude.
31. The prescribed textbooks are difficult to find in the bookshops.
A. highlighted
B. right
C. actual
D. recommended
32. Our stationery supplies are exhausted
A. completed.
B. finished
C. consumed
D. destroyed
33. I concede that I am wrong on this point.
A. ad
B. pledge
C. declare
D. conclude
34. Within a short time, what was meant to be a peaceful demonstration escalated into a riot.
A. rose.
B. elevated.
C. expanded
D. developed
35. The students were incensed to hear that their school fees had been substantially increased.
A. enraged
B. disappointed.
C. displeased.
D. frightened
36. The food that swept away the whole village was a catastrophic event.
A. an unfortunate,
B. a disastrous
C. a devilish
D. an infuriating
37. The box contains the most valuable of all his possessions.
A beautiful.
B. costly.
C. useful.
D. admirable,
38. The decision I have taken is irrevocable
A. Inapplicable.
B. unacceptable.
C. irreversible.
D. Irregular
39. I am delighted to speak before this august assembly,
A. monthly
B. popular
C. crowded
D. honourable.
40. The chairman ended the meeting of the Cooperative society with a fitting speech.
A. short.
B. an improved.
C. an appropriate.
D. a brief
41. That class is unusually disorderly today.
A. unruly
B. lawless.
C. unrestrained.
D. aggressive.
42. The report given by the boy is substantially correct and we have to decide what to do about
A. completely,
B. largely.
C. probably.
D. understandably.
43. It was callous of you to have turned down the poor man's request
A. heartless.
B. stupid.
C. rude
D. skillful.
44. After a long walk, the travelers suddenly saw lights blazing ahead
A. burning.
B. shinning.
C. glowing.
D. beaming.
45. John said nothing during the meeting; he just sat there fuming
A. thinking.
B. lonely.
C. mumbling
D. angry
46. The employees hated him because he often abused his authority
A. insulted.
B. misdirected.
C. misapplied.
D. exaggerated.
47. The minister abridged his speech since he had to leave early
A. shortened.
B. hurried.
C. abandoned.
D. stopped.
48. For rescuing the boy, the policewoman was promoted for her gallantry
A. generosity.
B. bravery,
C. risk.
D. duty.
49. Nora's goal was to-become a doctor
A. intention.
B. vision.
C. ambition.
D. mission.
50. Our staff was very proud when the school clinched all the prizes
A. took.
B. won.
C. possessed.
D. cornered.
Nearest in meaning 6
From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
1. Mamie complains that her husband often relegates her to the position of a housemaid
A. compares
B. relates
C. forces
D. reduces
2. There is no vacancy, so the company no longer recruits staff
A. position
B. opening
C. room
D. place
3. John bled profusely as a result of the accident
A. slowly
B. excessively
C. extremely
D. abundantly
4. What you are you
suggesting is not feasible.
A. capable
B. practicable
C. attractive
D. easy
5. Pa Bakary augmented his income by selling firewood
A. saved
B. preserved
C increased
D. economized
6. He plays the Kora with dexterity
A. wisdom
B. force
C. pride
D skill
7. The police could not apprehend all the gamblers
A. charge
B. interrogate
C. arrest
D. prosecute
8. Fafa has a conspicuous nose
A. prominent
B. Flat
C. battered
D. pointed
9. Many parents are upset by the laxity with which children treat academic work nowadays
A. repulsed
B. constrained
C. confused
D. troubled
10. In order to keep the peace I had to retract my statement
A. alter
B. refine
C. withdraw
D. deny
11. The father is so vigilant that it is not possible for his children to play truant
A. intelligent
B. watchful
C. Rigid
D. concerned
12. The principal endorsed my travelling documents without delay
A. corrected
B. checked
C. reviewed
D. approved
13. The woman stifled a cry of astonishment as she discovered the identity of the robber
A. suppress
B. shouted
C. forced
D. hid
14 That rock is a potential danger to fishing boats
A. a possible
B. an unexpected
C. an obvious
D. a serious
15. His contribution to the development programme in the
village remains unrivalled
A. unbroken
B. unparalleled
C. undisputed
D. unknown
16. Members of the party agreed that some serious thinking is required before a final decision can be taken
A. meeting
B. consultation
C. consideration
D. appraisal
17. Our chief is very intelligent but he could be parochial in his judgment
A. deep
B. broad
C. narrow-minded
D. kind-hearted
18. All that was left after the riot were the charred remains of the victim
A. burnt
B. black
C. broken
D. scattered
19. The incessant chatter of the pupils irritated the visitor
A. unceasing
B. meaningless
C. excited
D. loud
20. Musa won the debate because he articulated his arguments convincingly
A. pronounced
B. presented
C. arranged
D. summarized
21. I was surprised at the gallantry of the Senegalese peace-keepers
A. cowardice
B. strength
C. bravery
D. height
22. The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty
A. ignorance
B. lateness
C. carelessness
D. negligence
23. He was such a brilliant footballer!
A. an inspired
B. an intelligent
C. a dazzling
D. a skillful
24. The politician is a fluent speaker
A. an eloquent
B. a superficial
C. an insightful
D. a persuasive
25. Everyone has the urge to succeed in life
A. compulsion
B. desire
C. need
D. courage
26. When he heard the gunshot, he ran into a thick forest.
A. tight
B. deep
C dense
D. close
27. That was a timely intervention.
A. suitable
B. accurate
C. prompt
D. major
28. David is not only hardworking but also scrupulous
A. painstaking
B. ambitious
C. pleasant
D. daring
29. We really have to be careful because the situation is rather tricky
A. deceitful
B. trivial
C. unexpected
D. difficult
30. I think that his essay is impeccable.
A. erroneous
B. correct
C. satisfactory
D. faultless
31. There has been a marked change in her study habit.
A. significant
B. real
C. full
D. complete
32. He was directed to write the letter.
A. advised
B. instructed.
C. persuaded
D. forced
33. Bola vehemently denied stealing the money
A. strong
B. fearlessly
C. openly
D. strictly
34. His father’s death derailed his plans to enter the university
A. discouraged
B. failed
C. moved
D. ruined
35. Adamu inadvertently shot his head dead
A. deliberately
B. spontaneously
C. accidentally
D. inappropriately
36. The students made scathing remarks about the vice chancellor
A. critical
B. positive
C. mild
D. damaging
37. Several cabinet ministers joined the president's retinue for the summit conference
A. entourage
B. vehicle
C. followers
D. enemies
38. The manager refused his deputy's request in reprisal for his disloyalty
A. compensation
B. annoyance
C. retaliation
D. exchange
39. She spurned the advances of her boss
A. accommodated
B. accepted
C. rejected
D. discouraged
40. Whatever he says is irrevocable
A. final
B. false
C. debatable
D. unclear
41. Lunatics have some lucid moments
A. troubled
B. quiet
C. noisy
D. Sane
43. Don't expect anything but hypocrisy from politicians
A. promises
B. manifestoes
C. insincerity
D. honesty
43. The government has approved a new salary structure as an incentive for workers
A. a reward
B. an encouragement
C. a package
D. an advance
44. The accident victim was bleeding profusely
A. slowly
B. excessively
C. extremely
D. abundantly
45. The minister explained that the execution of the project has been impeded by lack of funds A. terminated
B. suspended
C. Banned
D. hindered
46. We have to prevail upon him to accept the offer.
A. persuade
B. over-rule
C. cajole
D. irresponsible
47. The clerk was dismissed for dereliction of duty.
A. insubordination
B. negligence
C. laziness
D. irresponsibility
48. With his cogent argument in favor of his proposal he was able to check further opposition.
A. insistent
B. urgent
C. convincing
D. uncompromising
49. Eder will have to face the consequences of his rash action.
A. results
B. answers
C. antecedents
D. prognosis
50.. Amina is fond of making derogatory remark about her brother.
A. inconsiderate
B. discreet
C. unnecessary
D. belittling
Nearest in meaning 7
From the words letter A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined expression as it is used in the sentence.
1. His jail terms are to run concurrently.
A consistently
B. Alternatively
C. simultaneously
D. consecutively
2. Here's a man who comes from a background of entertainment
A. an experience
B. a place
C. a culture
D. a mood
3. She has always been grateful that you saved her from kidnappers.
A. content
B. comforted
C. happy
D. thankful
4. The whole place was in turmoil when we got there.
A. confusion
B. disturbance
C. mourning
D. agitation
5. Charles concern for Amina is affected
A. insincere
B. Incorrect
C weak
D. unfair
6. Corporal punishment is meant to be a deterrent to indiscipline.
A. remedy
B. measure
C. discouragement
D. prevention
7. The new bank is fast becoming insolvent
A. inactive
B. ineffective
C. bankrupt
D. lax
8. He did all he could to defend his master.
A. fortify
B. secure
C. protect
D. cover.
9. I hope the Principal would be gracious enough to forgive
A. cordial
B. polite
C. merciful
D. gentle
10. The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior
A. adamant
B. slow
C. sluggish
D. unwilling
11. Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.
A. rescinded
B. shunned
C. refused
D. avoided.
12. The match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.
A. sharp
B. brisk
C. quick
D. sudden
13. The boy came through the window as stealthily she could.
A. quietly
B. carefully
C. quickly
D. slowly
14. Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got
A. Positive
B surprised
C. contented
D. appeased
15. It is absurd that people find it difficult to be honest.
A strange
B. abnormal
C. alarming
D. interesting
16. Even a mediocre student can pass that test.
A. dull
B. fresh
C. average
D. lazy.
17. We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.
A. restore
B. renovate
C. replace
D. mend.
18. Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.
A. happy
B. sorrowful
C. knowing
D. scornful
19. The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.
A. misrepresented
B. misquoted
C. misunderstood
D. misreported.
20. So much effluent has been poured into the stream that its water has become unsafe for drinking.
A. sewage
B. disinfectant
C. oil
D. concoction
21. The students became restive after the authorities increased their tuition fees.
A. alarmed
B. hostile
C. noisy
D. agitated
22. Ali plays the guitar with great dexterity.
A. wisdom
B. experience
C. pride
D. skill
23. Obi's behaviour is questionable.
A. disputable
B. worrisome
C. dubious
D. refutable
24. The electricity supply in this community is erratic
A. unpredictable
B. disorderly
C. low
D. temporary
25. He became really disheartened when he heard the news.
A. defamed
B. disheveled
C. depressed
D. disturbed
26. The office has taken stringent measures to protect its facilities.
A. suitable
B. right
C. strict
D. complete
27. Adaobi was appalled by the shabby appearance of the man who brought her the message from home.
A. shocked
B. discouraged
C. annoyed
D. humiliated
28. Henry likes to be involved in shady deals.
A. unknown
B. undisclosed
C. dishonest
D. doubtful
25. A good student should be inquisitive.
A. hardworking
B. busy
C. curious
D. studious
30. The president of the student union said it was strategic to boycott classes to press home their demands.
A. acceptable
B. ethical
C. practical
D. tactical
31. The proscription of the political parties was one of the steps taken by the military,
A. launching
B. expulsion
C. banning
D. removal
32. Farmers sometimes go through the frustrating experience of having to watch their produce rot.
A. disheartening
B. dismaying
C annoying
D. frightening
33. The acrobatic displays left the spectators stunned.
A. amuse
B. enticed
C. astonished
D. elated
34. Binetou looked quite resplendent in that red dress.
A. expensive
B. stunning
C. respectable
D. conspicuous
35. It is foolish to depend entirely on mundane things
A. Imported
B. material
C. attractive
D. expensive
36. Only a pragmatic approach will solve this problem.
A. constant
B. careful
C. practical
D. drastic
37. The governor rebutted all the allegations against him.
A. rejected
B. removed
C. revoked
D. refute
38. He was jailed for failing to obey the court injunction.
A. law order
B. order
C. fine
D. proceedings
39. The World Bank made funds available to the government for poverty alleviation
A. reduction
B. removal
C. termination
D. elimination
40. Parents encourage their children to exercise financial prudence.
A. caution
B. credence
C. sincerity
D. precision
41. Awa deceived Ahmed into handing over all savings.
A. cooked
B. betrayed
C. fooled
D. cheated
42. It turned out that the plaintiff's claim was false
A. surmise
B. contention
C. allegation
D. pronouncement
43. The aggrieved faction held a clandestine meeting
A. secret
B. quiet
C. brief
D. quick
44. Morgan Pharmacy is the sole distributor of the antiviral drug.
A creditable
B. only
C. first
D. major
45. Police officers holding batons impounded the banker's car.
A. damaged
B. banned
C. seized
D. collected
46. The English teacher is always cheerful.
A. satisfied
B. zealous
C. gleeful
D. careful.
47. The Chairman is of the opinion that laying off workers is pernicious to the growth of the
company.
A. harmful
B. irrelevant
C. indispensable
D. crucial
48. She it was that commanded me to leave the room.
A encouraged
B. persuaded
C. ordered
D. induced
49. The valedictorian was admired for her perseverance while at school.
A. patience
B. humility
C. Enthusiasm
D. Tenacity