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

Smiling broadly, she explained why she always took exception to being referred to as his wife?
  • A. objected to
  • B. preferred very much
  • C. felt specially honoured by
  • D. liked nothing except
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

In those days, an ordinary school drop-out would come around putting on airs?
  • A. trying to impress people
  • B. trying to oppress people
  • C. wearing flashy clothes
  • D. dressed in light materials
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

Many Nigerians have inured themselves to hardship?
  • A. sujected
  • B. submitted
  • C. acustomed
  • D. endeared
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

There are many venal judges in our law courts today?
  • A. qualified
  • B. professional
  • C. corrupt
  • D. honest
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Choose the most appropriate option nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

He is bound to expose himself by his nefarious activities?
  • A. kind
  • B. disreputable
  • C. despicable
  • D. nocturnal
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