Choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence.

The boy was reluctant to carry out the order of his senior

A. adamant

B. slow

C. sluggish

D. unwilling

Dr. Azeez declined the offer to chair the meeting.

A. rescinded

B. shunned

C. refused

D. avoided

The match came to an abrupt end when the rain started.

A. sharp

B. brisk

C. quick

D. sudden

The boy came through the window as stealthily as he could.

A. quietly

B. carefully

C. quickly

D. slowly

Bimbo was satisfied with the result she got.

A. positive

B. surprised

C. contented

D. appeased

It is absurd that people find it difficult to be honest

A. strange

B. abnormal

C. alarming

D. interesting

Even a mediocre student can pass that test.

A. dull

B. fresh

C. average

D. lazy

We called the carpenter to repair the broken door.

A. restore

B. renovate

C. replace

D. mend

Mrs. Okpala gave the drunk a contemptuous look.

A. happy

B. sorrowful

C. knowing

D. scornful

The Vice-Chancellor's speech at the occasion was misconstrued.

A. misrepresented

B. misquoted

C. misunderstood

D. misreported