1990 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 19

181
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
The president took exception to the ignoble role the young man played in the matter
A
honourable
B
embarrassing
C
dishonourable
D
extraordinary
correct option: a
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182
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
The man who had been seriously ill was convalescing at a sea-side resort
A
regaining health
B
deteriorating in health
C
recuperating
D
relaxing
correct option: b
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183
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:For millions years, the worlds's resources have remained boundless
A
unlimited
B
scarce
C
indomitable
D
limited
correct option: d
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184
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
It seems fashionable, in some quaters today to decry examinations and the ability to pass them
A
extol
B
abuse
C
entreat
D
discourage
correct option: a
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185
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:
Ogedebge was an Intrepid fighter for human freedom and dignity
A
timid
B
half-hearted
C
fearless
D
undaunted
correct option: a
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186
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined:The difference between the experimental procedure was imperceptible to me
A
negligible
B
significant
C
obvious
D
obscure
correct option: c
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187
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word Underlined: His antipathy to religious ideas makes him unpopular
A
remedy
B
conciousness
C
hostility
D
receptiveness
correct option: d
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188
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined:
The boss told the man to let sleeping dogs lie
A
not to look for trouble
B
not to disturb other people
C
let the dogs sleep well
D
let the trouble begin
correct option: a
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189
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The fact that Ruth has inherited her late husband's house is cold comfort to her
A
appropriate comfort
B
inadequate comfort
C
no comfort at all
D
wet comfort
correct option: b
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190
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word Underlined: The headmaster decided to make good his promise to the students
A
fulfil
B
improve
C
complete
D
realize
correct option: a
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