2005 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 8
71
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
After fifty years, he could not find anyone who was contemporary with him at college.
After fifty years, he could not find anyone who was contemporary with him at college.
A
strange to
B
belonged to
C
friendly with
D
contested against
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72
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the unerlined word(s).
Idris gives me a sour look every time I pass by him?
Idris gives me a sour look every time I pass by him?
A
bad
B
satisfactory
C
friendly
D
sinister
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73
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The officer was given an invidious task?
The officer was given an invidious task?
A
vivid
B
cruel
C
pleasant
D
difficult
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74
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The views of the plateau are in a shark contrast to the workaday cottages below?
The views of the plateau are in a shark contrast to the workaday cottages below?
A
ordinary and uninteresting
B
beautiful and interesting
C
comfortable and facsinating
D
ugly and unfascinating
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75
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The president can afford to dispense with some of his henchmen?
The president can afford to dispense with some of his henchmen?
A
detractors
B
body guards
C
sycophants
D
advisers
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76
Fill in the gaps with the appropriate option(s)
The judge did not grant the request that the witness should_____________
The judge did not grant the request that the witness should_____________
A
be present in person
B
be represented by a counsel
C
not appear at all
D
answer questions by phone
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77
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
It would be difficult to defeat such a team?
It would be difficult to defeat such a team?
A
highly deluded
B
completely disillusioned
C
very demoralized
D
very immature
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78
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Asabe bought a glossy pair of shoes?
Asabe bought a glossy pair of shoes?
A
smooth and shiny
B
rough and dull
C
smooth and shining
D
rough and gummy
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79
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Manu is hard to convince because he is an opinionated person?
Manu is hard to convince because he is an opinionated person?
A
an objective
B
an imperative
C
a subjective
D
a discursive
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80
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous?
Some people consider the leather upholstery and thick rugs a bit sumptuous?
A
expensive
B
desirable
C
lavish
D
simple
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