2010 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 17

161
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?
A
shortage
B
simplicity
C
multitude
D
spectrum
correct option: a
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162
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
A
wintry and shadowy
B
cold and friendly
C
cloudly and thundery
D
hot and uncomfortable
correct option: b
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163
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?
A
manifesto
B
party
C
gridlock
D
rally
correct option: c
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164
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
A
redundant
B
spurious
C
unnecessary
D
scanty
correct option: d
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165
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
A
bemused
B
agitated
C
elated
D
nervous
correct option: c
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166
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
A
dirty
B
smart
C
sensible
D
ridiculous
correct option: d
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167
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
A
quick
B
slow
C
exclusive
D
generous
correct option: b
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168
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
A
expensive
B
foreign
C
insipid
D
cheap
correct option: a
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169
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
A
wrote on
B
stood on
C
walked over
D
bent over
correct option: d
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170
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Thousands of workers have been victims of retrenchment since the military came back to power?
A
unemployment
B
trench mentality
C
suffering
D
increase in penury
correct option: a
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