2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5

41
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The witness provided a monstrous account of the event?
A
supportive
B
tragic
C
shocking
D
verbatim
correct option: c
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42
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.
A
impertinent
B
intimidating
C
quarrelsome
D
uncaring
correct option: a
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43
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The commander said that he battle would be sustained, total and relentless?
A
continuous
B
brutal
C
fierce
D
innocuous
correct option: a
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44
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The government has announced its preparedness for the scheme?
A
determination
B
regret
C
pleasure
D
readiness
correct option: d
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45
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The chairman advised the participants to follow convention in stating their points?
A
eloquence
B
advice
C
prudence
D
tradition
correct option: d
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46
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?
A
victorious battle
B
slow but steady step
C
great impovement
D
fast but sure step
correct option: c
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47
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?
A
satisfying meaning
B
bad look
C
pleasant disposition
D
poor smile
correct option: b
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48
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

His loss suddenly became redeemable?
A
incurable
B
exclusive
C
recoverable
D
repulsive
correct option: c
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49
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The plan has gone awry?
A
wide
B
wrong
C
well
D
wild
correct option: b
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50
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The judge emphasized his morbid desires in his judgement?
A
inordinate
B
uncritical
C
revenous
D
unpleasant
correct option: d
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