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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The senior had the habit of setting the cat among the pigeon whenever matters concerning his constituency came up for debate
  • A. illuminating issues that are not clear
  • B. monopolizing the discussion
  • C. making frequent interruptions in the nature of points of correction
  • D. introducing elements of controversy and confusion
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adah has not been regular at lectures because she has been off colour
  • A. gloomy
  • B. trying to hide her bleached skin
  • C. slightly sick
  • D. upset
View Answer & Discuss (9) JAMB 1988
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up

  • A. became broken-hearted
  • B. became inconsolable
  • C. became slightly deranged
  • D. became temperamental
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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:

The news of his performance in the sessional examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen.

  • A. highly irritable
  • B. dejected
  • C. elated
  • D. pompous
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In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The man rebuked his son severely, but his words seem to have cut on ice
  • A. been unconvincing
  • B. had no effect
  • C. not cooled the boy's teemper
  • D. added insult to injury
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