2003 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 17
161
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The leader has the unstinting support of his party?
The leader has the unstinting support of his party?
A
cautious
B
uninspiring
C
unsparing
D
laudable
162
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The essence of governance is to seek the good and well-being of the majority of the people?
The essence of governance is to seek the good and well-being of the majority of the people?
A
characteristics
B
importance
C
secret
D
goal
163
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?
The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?
A
wide
B
gigantic
C
small
D
spacious
164
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?
The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?
A
throw up
B
placate
C
lay off
D
demote
165
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
A few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
A
change
B
deteriorate
C
improve
D
stagnate
166
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?
The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?
A
credible
B
entertaining
C
fantastic
D
credulous
167
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to settle an account with the bank?
Before announcing his retirement, Ochima resolved to settle an account with the bank?
A
get back at
B
pay back all he owes
C
close his account with
D
retire his loans from
168
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He shared his room with a person whose behaviour was quite nauseating?
He shared his room with a person whose behaviour was quite nauseating?
A
disgusting
B
disrespectful
C
disgraceful
D
discouraging
169
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
From what she said, one may infer that she does not like the course?
From what she said, one may infer that she does not like the course?
A
agree
B
deduce
C
suppose
D
realize
170
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?
They party supporters vilified the Chairman for the role he played in the crises that rocked the party?
A
impeached
B
condemned
C
challenged
D
elected
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