From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The magnificent structure was erected close to our house 

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

Mediocrity in politics should not be tolerated. 

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

A group of experts was brought in to verify the authenticity of the evidence. 

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

Due to the pressure of work, the old man had no alternative but to relinquish his post. 

From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word or group of words that is nearest in meaning to underlined word as it used in the sentence. 

The obstinate boy soon met his waterloo when the war broke out.