1997 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 2
11
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He urged other progressives in the country to join forces with his association?
He urged other progressives in the country to join forces with his association?
A
radicals
B
conservatives
C
pessimists
D
activists
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12
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Adama's father simply condoned her bad habits instead of punishing her appropriately?
Adama's father simply condoned her bad habits instead of punishing her appropriately?
A
opposed
B
blamed
C
accepted
D
forbade
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13
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The undesirable elements who perpetuate these vices are never detected?
The undesirable elements who perpetuate these vices are never detected?
A
aggravate
B
overlook
C
discontinue
D
encourage
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14
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Some travelers unwittingly render themselves open prey to questionable characters?
Some travelers unwittingly render themselves open prey to questionable characters?
A
genuinely
B
wholesomely
C
knowingly
D
inadvertntly
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15
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His father is a shrewd businessman?
His father is a shrewd businessman?
A
gullible
B
oderly
C
reliable
D
resourceful
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16
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
Many people have raised the issue about the need for an equitable distribution of our wealth?
Many people have raised the issue about the need for an equitable distribution of our wealth?
A
a fair
B
an even
C
an unjust
D
an undue
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17
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The pastor decided to exorcize the evil spirit as the afflicted member of his congregation cried for help?
The pastor decided to exorcize the evil spirit as the afflicted member of his congregation cried for help?
A
expel
B
drive
C
invite
D
charm
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18
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
He mumbled a few words at the trial and then cried?
He mumbled a few words at the trial and then cried?
A
shouted
B
murmured
C
whispered
D
announced
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19
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
There are may areas of convergence between male and female behaviour?
There are may areas of convergence between male and female behaviour?
A
concomitance
B
concordance
C
incompatibility
D
incomparability
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20
Choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the underlined words.
The greenhouse effect is beginning to abate in Europe?
The greenhouse effect is beginning to abate in Europe?
A
intensify
B
extenuate
C
surface
D
ameliorate
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