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Level: SHS
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In the sentence below, there is one underlined word and one gap. From the list of words lettered A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time correctly fill the gap in the sentence. |
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Tom is refined but his brother is rather ....... A. arrogant B. crude C. unskillful D. foolish
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Detailed SolutionRefined; elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.Crude; in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined. |
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Lions are in extinction in The Gambia but monkeys are still in ....... A. action B. existence C. vogue D. custody
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Detailed SolutionExtinction; the state or process of disappearing.Existence; continued survival. |
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Mary's explanation was explicit but mine was ..... A. long B. winding C. vague D. irrelevant
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Detailed SolutionExplicit; stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.vague; of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning. |
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The Major demanded an unalloyed, and not a ....loyalty from his soldiers. A. strict B. wavering C. clumsy D. alterable
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Detailed Solutionunalloyed; complete and unreserved.wavering; becoming weaker; faltering. |
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The brevity of the President's speech contrasts with the ..... of the Secretary's A. accuracy B. vagueness C. clarity D. verbosity
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Detailed SolutionBrevity; concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. shortnessverbosity; the fact or quality of using more words than needed; wordiness. |
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I can vouch that he broke the glass accidentally and not ..... A. forcefully B. directly C. carefully D. deliberately
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Detailed SolutionAccidentally; by chance; inadvertentlyDeliberately; consciously and intentionally; on purpose. |
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Only question one is compulsory; therefore, the rest are ..... A. easy B. clear C. confusing D. optional
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Detailed Solutioncompulsory; required by law or a rule; obligatory.optional; available to be chosen but not obligatory. |
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The Magistrate convicted the hardened criminal but .....and discharged the first offender A. acquitted B. jailed C. released D. sentenced
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Detailed Solutionconvicted; having been declared guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge.Acquitted; free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. |
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Houses built with bricks are sturdy while those built with glass are ..... A. temporary B. fragile C. beautiful D. cosy
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Detailed Solutionsturdy; strongly and solidly built.fragile; easily broken or damaged. |
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The principal is very strict but his vice is ..... A. peaceful B. lenient C. kind D. efficient
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Detailed SolutionStrict; demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.Lenient; more merciful or tolerant than expected. |
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence below. |
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The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong ...... A. condemnation B. accusation C. molestation D. denial
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Detailed Solutioncondemnation; the expression of very strong disapproval; censure.The brutal killing of members of the opposition provoked strong condemnation |
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The doctor ....... my illness as malaria A. discovered B. diagnosed C. prescribed D. announced
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Detailed SolutionDiagnosed; identify the nature of (an illness or other problem) by examination of the symptoms.The doctor diagnosed my illness as malaria |
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Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be ..... A. unclear B. anonymous C. ambigous D. candid
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Detailed SolutionAnonymous; (of a person) not identified by name; of unknown name.Since we should not disclose our identity, our letter to the principal must be anonymous |
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Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained ....... that we should not go to the stadium. A. callous B. curious C. adamant D. candid
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Detailed SolutionAdamant; refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.Although we pleaded for long with our father, he remained adamant that we should not go to the stadium. |
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Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an ....... on them A. injunction B. infringement C. order D. embargo
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Detailed SolutionEmbargo; impose an official ban on (trade or a country or commodity).Since hard drugs are destroying our youths, our government has placed an embargo on them |
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Oseli's ....... teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing. A. efficient B. jovial C. kind D. versatile
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Detailed Solutionversatile; able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activitiesOseli's versatile teacher teaches English, Physics, Economics and Technical Drawing. |
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Some political leaders love ....... who always praise their governments. A. sycophants B. parasites C. allies D. favourites
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Detailed Solutionsycophants; a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage. Flatterers, praise-singersSome political leaders love sycophants who always praise their governments. |
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The ....... of the new king will take place next week A. re-election B. demolition C. coronation D. re-admission
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Detailed Solutioncoronation; the ceremony of crowning a sovereign or a sovereign's consort, kingThe coronation of the new king will take place next week |
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The match was a ..... for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team. A. profit B. giveaway C. walkover D. defeat
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Detailed SolutionWalkover; an easy victory.The match was a walkover for Brazil because their team was stronger than the opposing team. |
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Kofi is too ....... ; he wants to know about everybody's business A. inquisitive B. friendly C. concerned D. busy
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Detailed SolutionInquisitive; to be unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying. |
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After the sentence below, a list of possible interpretations is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for the sentence. |
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Ali does not let grass grow under his feet. This means that Ali A. does not waste time in doing things B. is very wicked C. cuts the grass in his field always D. is very selfish
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Detailed SolutionAct immediately without any delay |
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