2003 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7

61
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The leader has the unstinting support of his party?
A
cautious
B
uninspiring
C
unsparing
D
laudable
correct option: c
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62
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?
A
characteristics
B
importance
C
secret
D
goal
correct option: b
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63
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The carpenter built a commodious wardrobe?
A
wide
B
gigantic
C
small
D
spacious
correct option: d
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64
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The company is to shed three thousand staff this year?
A
throw up
B
placate
C
lay off
D
demote
correct option: c
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65
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
change
B
deteriorate
C
improve
D
stagnate
correct option: a
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66
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The man's story sounded plausible to his audience?
A
credible
B
entertaining
C
fantastic
D
credulous
correct option: a
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67
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

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
correct option: b
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68
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He shared his room with a person whose behaviour was quite nauseating?
A
disgusting
B
disrespectful
C
disgraceful
D
discouraging
correct option: a
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69
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?
A
agree
B
deduce
C
suppose
D
realize
correct option: b
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70
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?
A
impeached
B
condemned
C
challenged
D
elected
correct option: b
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