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?
The leader has the unstinting support of his party?
A
cautious
B
uninspiring
C
unsparing
D
laudable
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?
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
63
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
64
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
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 few years ago, nobody would have believed that the economy would turn around?
A
change
B
deteriorate
C
improve
D
stagnate
66
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
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?
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
68
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
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?
From what she said, one may infer that she does not like the course?
A
agree
B
deduce
C
suppose
D
realize
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?
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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