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 the underlined word a...

These days, many people concentrate on temporal things to the detriment of the _______

In this country, the law against armed robbery is stringent whereas that against smoking in public places is.........

The judge expected direct answers but the accused was ...

The purpose of education progress, not to it s to facilitate ...

Obi's family is known for their audacity, so one is surprised at his ______

While your parents are ........ ., mine are liberal in their views.

Kofi is generous, whereas his wife is

Bayo is careless in his ways while Tayo is ________