2004 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 3

21
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The press described the efforts of the government in pejorative terms
A
critical
B
contemptible
C
palpable
D
superlative
correct option: b
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22
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Okonkwo manages his household with a heavy hand
A
like a powerful dictator
B
using the cane on every occasion
C
without tolerating weakness
D
like a heavyweight champion
correct option: a
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23
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The school's badge is the insignia? of office for all the perfects in the school
A
power
B
symbol
C
seal
D
recognition
correct option: b
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24
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Ibro shows enough liberality with his meagre income
A
generousity
B
frugality
C
prodigality
D
insensitivity
correct option: a
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25
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

It is a misnomer to call three thousand naira a living wage
A
an incontrovertible assertion
B
an appropriate term
C
a wrong description
D
a mishmash
correct option: c
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26
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His plans boomeranged on him
A
bounced
B
fell
C
catapulted
D
backfired
correct option: d
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27
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The manager's knowledge of the strike is of the utmost importance?
A
standard
B
genuine
C
paramount
D
basic
correct option: c
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28
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

There has been a downturn in the affairs of the company
A
a massive increase
B
a turn-around
C
little progress
D
a decline
correct option: d
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29
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The mottled skin of a person with HIV indicates an advanced stage of its development
A
brown
B
spotted
C
scaly
D
pimply
correct option: b
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30
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

In spite of constant financial support from his father, Udenyi treats his studies with considerable levity
A
seriousness
B
enthusiasm
C
wastefulness
D
lassitude
correct option: d
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