1995 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
She was ask to swallow her pride and get busy?
She was ask to swallow her pride and get busy?
A
be more realistic
B
eat up her own pride
C
be more insistent
D
be less proud
correct option: c
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
Many species in creation have mutated over the years into new forms of life......?
Many species in creation have mutated over the years into new forms of life......?
A
stablized
B
manifested
C
transformed
D
standardized
correct option: a
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
His textile business deals are in gross?
His textile business deals are in gross?
A
wholesale
B
imported
C
retailed
D
exported
correct option: c
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
A
ending / enhance
B
rewiewing / renew
C
rearranging / increase
D
terminating / reduce
correct option: d
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The culprit unwittingly subjected himself to great humiliation?
The culprit unwittingly subjected himself to great humiliation?
A
cunningly
B
curiously
C
foolishly
D
subtly
correct option: a
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The masses are controlled by the whims and caprices of their rulers?
The masses are controlled by the whims and caprices of their rulers?
A
wish
B
parochialism
C
will power
D
level-headedness
correct option: d
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
The government is initiating new effective programmes to boost production?
A
ending / enhance
B
rewiewing / renew
C
rearranging / increase
D
terminating / reduce
correct option: d
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
In his quest for solidarity, the party leader undertook a nation-wide tour?
In his quest for solidarity, the party leader undertook a nation-wide tour?
A
unity
B
resistance
C
mobilization
D
re-organization
correct option: b
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
Our party is wielding potent political power?
Our party is wielding potent political power?
A
assuming
B
renouncing
C
restoring
D
reappraising
correct option: b
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Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning of the underlined word.
The ruler expects full allegiance from his subjects at all times?
The ruler expects full allegiance from his subjects at all times?
A
obedience
B
homage
C
disloyalty
D
disaproval
correct option: c
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