2009 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7

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

Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic condition in the country?
A
drudgery
B
ridicule
C
ritual
D
comfort
correct option: d
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62
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The company director has a vivacious personality?
A
a positive
B
an unmanageable
C
an unimpressive
D
a gregarious
correct option: c
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63
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were jettisoned by the group?
A
accepted
B
dumped
C
denied
D
criticized
correct option: a
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64
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Most of the latest actions are militant in nature?
A
commanding
B
civil
C
zealous
D
passionate
correct option: d
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65
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The compulsory leave made her feel listless?
A
restful
B
great
C
fat
D
energetic
correct option: d
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66
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher?
A
enriched
B
exaggerate
C
adorned
D
obliterated
correct option: d
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67
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
I have had enough of your impudence.
A
politeness
B
incivility
C
arrogance
D
boldness
correct option: a
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68
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
A
jointly
B
severally
C
dutifully
D
socially
correct option: b
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69
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
His comment was not printable?
A
punishable
B
suitable
C
offensive
D
unfair
correct option: b
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70
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Curiously, he escape unhurt?
A
interestingly
B
unsurprisingly
C
annoyingly
D
unusually
correct option: b
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