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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Adebayo's plans for the future are in the air?

  • A. suspended
  • B. uncertain
  • C. empty
  • D. floating
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The group of performers thrilled the audience with its peculiar choreography.

  • A. form of dancing
  • B. art of theatrics
  • C. type of costuming
  • D. mode of singing
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Our local paper is noted for its incisive editorials on local politics?
  • A. sarcastic
  • B. penetrating
  • C. decisive
  • D. destructive
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The criminal didn't bat an eyelid when the judge pronounced the sentence.

  • A. displayed no understanding whatsoever
  • B. didn't shed a single tear
  • C. moved none of his eyelids
  • D. showed no emotion or surprise
View Answer & Discuss (7) JAMB 1997
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The rally was attended only by people who were apolitical?
  • A. full of political fervour
  • B. antagonistic to politicians
  • C. new-breed politicians
  • D. not interested in politics
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