2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7

61
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The usually hostile crowd was captivated by the player's winsome attitude?
A
obnoxious
B
friendly
C
colourful
D
drunken
correct option: a
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62
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The reporter made a masterly analysis of the situation?
A
an unskilful
B
a mistaken
C
an indepth
D
a proper
correct option: a
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63
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He has no reason to have his heart in his mouth?
A
think negatively
B
feel guilty
C
be afraid
D
be confident
correct option: d
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64
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

That little boy has become quite chubby?
A
thin
B
intelligent
C
huge
D
tall
correct option: a
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65
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He gave himself up by his plebeian tastes?
A
robust
B
voracious
C
patrician
D
laughable
correct option: c
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66
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Akpan was able to douse the flames with the new piece of equipment?
A
reduce
B
extinguish
C
ignite
D
reinforce
correct option: c
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67
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

No sooner had he arrived than it started to rain?
A
Long before
B
Seldom
C
Simultaneously
D
just before
correct option: a
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68
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The action was premeditated?
A
unnecessary
B
catastrophic
C
unplanned
D
uncoordinated
correct option: c
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69
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

A tentative solution was provided?
A
A convincing
B
A provisional
C
An amicable
D
A definite
correct option: d
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70
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The chief said he would use the power inherent in his office to stop the celebration.
A
unrelated to
B
common to
C
allotted to
D
impervious to
correct option: a
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