From the words lettered A to E below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase as it is used in the sentence.

Nelson Mandela surmounted all the oppressive measures to break his will

A. overcame

B. fought

C. renounced

D. accepted

E. embraced

The guest speaker was described as a man of very alluring personality

A. tempestuous

B. mercurial

C. charming

D. voluble

E. intricate

The comments of the host further incensed the angry man

A. calmed

B. incised

C. pacified

D. challenged

E. infuriated

Corruption is inimical to the progress of any nation.

A. harmful

B. predominant

C. unavoidable

D. inevitable

E. necessary

The task before us is enormous

A. great

B. awkward

C. heavy

D. ominous

E. serious

The professor showed much erudition in the lecture he delivered

A. quotation

B. learning

C. ostentation

D. acclamation

E. tautology

The outcome of the matter has vindicated my earlier stand

A. invalidated

B. nullified

C. disproved

D. negated

E. justified

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes each of the following sentences.

You will need to commit the formula.....memory

A. to

B. by

C. on

D. in

His journey....life has been rough

A. around

B. over

C. across

D. through

The old woman has been ill...many months now

A. for

B. since

C. before

D. through