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Question 221:
From the word 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/>in tropical; Africa, mosquitoes are <u>UBIQUITOUS</u>
  • A Dangerous
  • B Harmful
  • C Trouble
  • D Everywhere
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Question 222:
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/>it soon became obvious that a confrontation was <u>INEVITABLE</u>
  • A Disastrous
  • B Desirable
  • C Unavoidable
  • D Imminent
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Question 223:
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/>They insisted that the omission of my named had been <u>INADVERTENT</u>
  • A Unintentional
  • B Unconditional
  • C Improper
  • D Unfortunate
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Question 224:
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 <u>APPREHEND</u> the criminals
  • A Interrogated
  • B Prosecute
  • C Charge
  • D Arrest
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Question 225:
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 <u>CONSPICUOUS</u> birthmark on his face
  • A Dark
  • B Beautiful
  • C Natural
  • D Prominent
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