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Question 17
Questions 16-20, 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
Objective

Question details

Exam body
OAU
Subject
English Language
Year
2007/2007
Question no.
#17
Type
Objective
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