2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 17
161
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?
The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?
A
obnoxious
B
friendly
C
colourful
D
drunken
162
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?
The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?
A
obnoxious
B
friendly
C
colourful
D
drunken
163
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?
The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?
A
an unskilful
B
a mistaken
C
an indepth
D
a proper
164
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?
He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?
A
think negatively
B
feel guilty
C
be afraid
D
be confident
165
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
That little boy has become quite chubby?
That little boy has become quite chubby?
A
thin
B
intelligent
C
huge
D
tall
166
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?
He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?
A
robust
B
voracious
C
patrician
D
laughable
167
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?
Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?
A
reduce
B
extinguish
C
ignite
D
reinforce
168
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?
No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?
A
Long before
B
Seldom
C
Simultaneously
D
just before
169
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The action was premeditated?
The action was premeditated?
A
unnecessary
B
catastrophic
C
unplanned
D
uncoordinated
170
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A tentative solution was provided?
A tentative solution was provided?
A
A convincing
B
A provisional
C
An amicable
D
A definite
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