English Language (Use of English) Past Questions and Answers

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Nobody knew the source of the [u]altercation[/u] between the couple?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). His poetry is said to be [u]inscrutable[/u]?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). Hers was a [u]specious[/u] argument about the government of the day?

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional [u]livery[/u].

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s). If joy hadn't been [u]tripped up[/u] halfway through the race, she would have come first?