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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Olu promised to look out for her next time he is in town.

  • A. watch for
  • B. visit
  • C. greet
  • D. take care of
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
Thompson was a prosecution witness at the court hearing

  • A. false
  • B. reliable
  • C. government
  • D. trial
View Answer & Discuss (15) JAMB 1986
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The beggar's takings snow-belled every hour.
  • A. grew
  • B. turned white
  • C. grew into a ball
  • D. turned into snow
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
His attempts were nipped in the bud
  • A. unsuccessful
  • B. cut short
  • C. frustrated
  • D. disqualified
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase underlined:
The preacher has made good his promise to visit some of his converts today
  • A. fulfilled
  • B. abide to
  • C. seen to
  • D. accepted
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