2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 17
161
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Young people have a penchant for fast cars?
Young people have a penchant for fast cars?
A
likeness
B
passion
C
madness
D
dislike
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162
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Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic condition in the country?
Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic condition in the country?
A
drudgery
B
ridicule
C
ritual
D
comfort
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163
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The company director has a vivacious personality?
The company director has a vivacious personality?
A
a positive
B
an unmanageable
C
an unimpressive
D
a gregarious
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164
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His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were jettisoned by the group?
His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were jettisoned by the group?
A
accepted
B
dumped
C
denied
D
criticized
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165
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Most of the latest actions are militant in nature?
Most of the latest actions are militant in nature?
A
commanding
B
civil
C
zealous
D
passionate
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166
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The compulsory leave made her feel listless?
The compulsory leave made her feel listless?
A
restful
B
great
C
fat
D
energetic
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167
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'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher?
'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher?
A
enriched
B
exaggerate
C
adorned
D
obliterated
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168
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I have had enough of your impudence.
I have had enough of your impudence.
A
politeness
B
incivility
C
arrogance
D
boldness
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169
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We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
A
jointly
B
severally
C
dutifully
D
socially
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170
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His comment was not printable?
His comment was not printable?
A
punishable
B
suitable
C
offensive
D
unfair
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