Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His poetry is said to be inscrutable?

A. ludicrous

B. unlearnable

C. inseparable

D. mysterious

Hers was a specious argument about the government of the day?

A. misleading

B. precious

C. spacious

D. true

The Lagos bus conductor wore his professional livery.

A. badge

B. shoe

C. uniform

D. cap

If joy hadn't been tripped up halfway through the race, she would have come first?

A. discouraged

B. disqualified

C. interrupted

D. exhausted

There must be something sinister about her late arrival?

A. reasonable

B. joyful

C. hopeful

D. ominous

The unification of the country has brought about great technological advancement?

A. restoration

B. agreement

C. cohesion

D. stabilty

His amnesia has affected his career?

A. loss of focus

B. loss of sight

C. loss of memory

D. lossof direction

Idris' forbearance endeared him to us?

A. hard work

B. patience

C. wisdom

D. good manners

They hated the police and, by implication, me?

A. extension

B. inference

C. examination

D. application

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s).

He is really very mean. He ...... not lend me the money I wanted?

A. should

B. could

C. would

D. won't