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Question 151:
<b>In question 21-30 a list of options 15 given below every sentence. Choose from the options, the one nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined in the sentence.</b><br/><br/><br/>The arrival of Mensah made the party become <u>animated</u>.
  • A Rough
  • B Chaotic
  • C Lively
  • D Anointed
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Question 152:
<b>In question 21-30 a list of options 15 given below every sentence. Choose from the options, the one nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined in the sentence.</b><br/><br/><br/>One of the interviewers demonstrated <u>stupendous</u> emergence.
  • A Astonishing
  • B Foolish
  • C Stupid
  • D Idiotic
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Question 153:
<b>In questions 31-40 choose among the options, the one that is opposite in meaning to the word or group of words underlined in the sentence to fill the missing word(s)</b><br/><br/><br/>While Chukwu is very <u>presumptuous</u> in his way of life, Malik is recognized by many people as ______person.
  • A A modest
  • B A pompous
  • C A precaution
  • D An innocent
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Question 154:
<b>In questions 31-40 choose among the options, the one that is opposite in meaning to the word or group of words underlined in the sentence to fill the missing word(s)</b><br/><br/><br/>The <u>serenity</u> of a rural place obviously contrasts with the ____ of a typical urban centre
  • A Tranquillity
  • B Poverty
  • C Wealth
  • D Bustle
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Question 155:
<b>In questions 31-40 choose among the options, the one that is opposite in meaning to the word or group of words underlined in the sentence to fill the missing word(s)</b><br/><br/><br/>The biology teacher always gives us <u>ample</u> time to write his test but the mathematics teacher is in the habit of giving us _____ time to write his test.
  • A Sufficient
  • B Inadequate
  • C Average
  • D Additional
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