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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
Had she asked me earlier, I might have been able to employ him

  • A. I employed her
  • B. I did not employ him
  • C. I did not employ her
  • D. I employed him
  • E. I employed neither of the two
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement or words:
If he were to apologize i would probably forgive him
  • A. i shall not forgive him even if he apologize
  • B. he is likely to apologize and be forgiven
  • C. i shall definitely forgive him if he apologizes
  • D. if he apologize i shall decide whether or not to forgive him
  • E. he will not apologize and i will not forgive him
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28

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :

As he was a gullible leader, his followers took advantage of him.

  • A. He was weak and unable to enforce his authority
  • B. He was partial and unfair in dispensing justice
  • C. He was simple minded to a fault
  • D. He was slow to act
  • E. He was lacking in education and experience in everyday affair
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Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
His summary of the meeting was brief and to the point
  • A. careful
  • B. precise
  • C. accurate
  • D. exact
  • E. crucial
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30

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words :
Do you have the same aversion as i do for way film?

  • A. bitterness
  • B. dislike
  • C. criticism
  • D. indignation
  • E. preference
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