2003 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15

141
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Agbenu was ecstatic about her result?
A
sad
B
dispassionate
C
mad
D
pessimistic
correct option: a
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142
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Students could be timid?
A
pugnacious
B
friendly
C
bold
D
covetous
correct option: c
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143
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The labour leader's recalcitrant stance was applauded?
A
flexible
B
uncompromising
C
well-informed
D
stubborn
correct option: a
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144
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The company has continued to monopolize the distribution of the products?
A
regularize
B
liberalize
C
centralize
D
specialize
correct option: b
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145
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The company has continued to monopolize the distribution of the products?
A
regularize
B
liberalize
C
centralize
D
specialize
correct option: b
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146
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The doctor examined the patient painstakingly?
A
carefully
B
perfunctorily
C
professionally
D
painfully
correct option: b
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147
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Toyin is married to an impatient, self-centred man
A
a tolerant
B
a tolerable
C
a fretful
D
an edgy
correct option: a
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148
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The agency has sworn to deal with all the apostles of confederation?
A
opponents
B
apostates
C
proponents
D
protagonists
correct option: a
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149
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The members of the congregation were inspired by the sermon?
A
enthralled
B
disenchanted
C
disorientated
D
bewitched
correct option: b
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150
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Gregarious animals can be found in the zoo?
A
lonely
B
tame
C
wild
D
various
correct option: c
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