Post Utme English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 761:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

He resented being criticized every time by his boss.

A. Preferred
B. Abhorred
C. Ignored
D. Carefully considered
E. Enjoyed

Question 762:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

The president announced that all political prisoners have been pardoned.

A. Condemned
B. Severely rebuked
C. Banished
D. Reprieved
E. Released

Question 763:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

The most striking thing about the just-concluded WorldCup Finals in Germany was the complete eclipse of the defending champion - Brazil.

A. Sudden disappearance
B. Defeat
C. Failure
D. Brilliant performance
E. Arrogance

Question 764:

Choose among the options A-E the word that is nearest in meaning to the italicized words in each of the sentences

His latest album has done much to boost his reputation as a writer.

A. Increase
B. Establish
C. Nourish
D. Destroy
E. Decrease

Question 765:

Choose from the option A-E the word or phrase opposite in meaning to the underlined word

Andrew is too garrulous for my liking.

A. Dull
B. Apathetic
C. Laconic
D. Easygoing
E. Dumb