2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 15
141
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Because Jamium is so easily offended, he was not considered for the post of head boy?
Because Jamium is so easily offended, he was not considered for the post of head boy?
A
irritable
B
stubborn
C
troublesome
D
docile
142
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The witness provided a monstrous account of the event?
The witness provided a monstrous account of the event?
A
supportive
B
tragic
C
shocking
D
verbatim
143
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.
Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.
A
impertinent
B
intimidating
C
quarrelsome
D
uncaring
144
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The commander said that he battle would be sustained, total and relentless?
The commander said that he battle would be sustained, total and relentless?
A
continuous
B
brutal
C
fierce
D
innocuous
145
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The government has announced its preparedness for the scheme?
The government has announced its preparedness for the scheme?
A
determination
B
regret
C
pleasure
D
readiness
146
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The chairman advised the participants to follow convention in stating their points?
The chairman advised the participants to follow convention in stating their points?
A
eloquence
B
advice
C
prudence
D
tradition
147
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
His discovery of the vaccine became a quantum leap in search for a scientific cure for the illness?
His discovery of the vaccine became a quantum leap in search for a scientific cure for the illness?
A
victorious battle
B
slow but steady step
C
great impovement
D
fast but sure step
148
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
After the meeting, I read a leer on his face as he looked at the woman?
After the meeting, I read a leer on his face as he looked at the woman?
A
satisfying meaning
B
bad look
C
pleasant disposition
D
poor smile
149
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
His loss suddenly became redeemable?
His loss suddenly became redeemable?
A
incurable
B
exclusive
C
recoverable
D
repulsive
150
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The plan has gone awry?
The plan has gone awry?
A
wide
B
wrong
C
well
D
wild
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