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Question 176:
From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:<br/><br/>The police announced that they were yet to APPREHEND the criminals
  • A Interrogated
  • B Charge
  • C Prosecute
  • D Arrest
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Question 177:
From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:<br/><br/>He is easily recognizable because of a CONSPICUOUS birthmark on his face
  • A Dark
  • B Beautiful
  • C Prominent
  • D Natural
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Question 178:
From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:<br/><br/>The fishing boat was IMPERILED by high winds, but it management to reach port safely
  • A Pushed
  • B Endangered
  • C Disturbed
  • D Blown
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Question 179:
From options A to D, choose the word or group of words that best completes the following sentence:<br/><br/>Surprisingly, Musa turned. The job offer
  • A Away
  • B In
  • C Out
  • D Down
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Question 180:
From the words letter A to D, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word as it is used in the sentence:<br/><br/>She was REPRIMANDED by her boss for negligence
  • A Sacked
  • B Punished
  • C Rebuked
  • D Surcharged
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