Year :
2014
Title :
English Language
Exam :
WASSCE/WAEC MAY/JUNE
Paper 1 | Objectives
61 - 70 of 128 Questions
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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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| 61. |
While some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it. A. rebuff B. abhor C. ignore D. condemn Detailed SolutionTo abhor something means to regard with disgust and hatred. |
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| 62. |
The haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular. A. friendly B. carefree C. timid D. humble Detailed SolutionHumble; having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. |
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| 63. |
Rather than heed advice, the children .......it A. defied B. countered C. ignored D. spurned Detailed SolutionIgnore; to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally. |
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| 64. |
Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones. A. costly B. durable C. genuine D. perfect Detailed SolutionGenuine; when something or someone is said to be; authentic, true, sincere, honest. |
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| 65. |
The judge expected direct answers but the accused was ......... A. illusive B. secretive C. delusive D. evasive Detailed SolutionEvasive; tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly. |
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| 66. |
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them. A. implore B. coerce C. enjoin D. cajole Detailed Solutioncoerce; persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats. |
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| 67. |
Rather than accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation. A. criticized B. refused C. addressed D. denied Detailed SolutionDenied; state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of. |
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| 68. |
It is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it. A. complete B. suppress C. quench D. quell Detailed SolutionQuell; put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. |
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence. |
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The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation. A. wreak B. promote C. produce D. wreck Detailed Solutionwreak; cause (a large amount of damage or harm). |
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| 70. |
The librarian has not entered the new books in the .......... A. list B. directory C. catalogue D. roster Detailed Solutioncataloguea; is a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order. |
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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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| 61. |
While some people ......... jollof rice, others enjoy it. A. rebuff B. abhor C. ignore D. condemn Detailed SolutionTo abhor something means to regard with disgust and hatred. |
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| 62. |
The haughty, and not the ....... are usually unpopular. A. friendly B. carefree C. timid D. humble Detailed SolutionHumble; having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance. |
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| 63. |
Rather than heed advice, the children .......it A. defied B. countered C. ignored D. spurned Detailed SolutionIgnore; to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge; disregard intentionally. |
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| 64. |
Dishonest traders sell fake products instead of ........... ones. A. costly B. durable C. genuine D. perfect Detailed SolutionGenuine; when something or someone is said to be; authentic, true, sincere, honest. |
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| 65. |
The judge expected direct answers but the accused was ......... A. illusive B. secretive C. delusive D. evasive Detailed SolutionEvasive; tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly. |
| 66. |
Parents should persuade their children to do chores, not .......... them. A. implore B. coerce C. enjoin D. cajole Detailed Solutioncoerce; persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats. |
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| 67. |
Rather than accept the blame, the manager ............ the accusation. A. criticized B. refused C. addressed D. denied Detailed SolutionDenied; state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of. |
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| 68. |
It is often easier to start a riot than to ......... it. A. complete B. suppress C. quench D. quell Detailed SolutionQuell; put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force. |
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From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes the sentence. |
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| 69. |
The policy will .......... havoc on the economy of the nation. A. wreak B. promote C. produce D. wreck Detailed Solutionwreak; cause (a large amount of damage or harm). |
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| 70. |
The librarian has not entered the new books in the .......... A. list B. directory C. catalogue D. roster Detailed Solutioncataloguea; is a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order. |