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?
The report of the committee contained a plethora of details?
A
shortage
B
simplicity
C
multitude
D
spectrum
162
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
The weather was still very heavy and sultry?
A
wintry and shadowy
B
cold and friendly
C
cloudly and thundery
D
hot and uncomfortable
163
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?
A political impasses does not offer the best opportunity for merrymaking?
A
manifesto
B
party
C
gridlock
D
rally
164
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
Ada gave her husband a look that made words superfluous?
A
redundant
B
spurious
C
unnecessary
D
scanty
165
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
We were all enthusiastic as we awaited the result of the election?
A
bemused
B
agitated
C
elated
D
nervous
166
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
A
dirty
B
smart
C
sensible
D
ridiculous
167
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
The law is often tardy in reacting to changing attitude?
A
quick
B
slow
C
exclusive
D
generous
168
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
Isa and Ilu ate sumptuous meals on their brother's wedding day?
A
expensive
B
foreign
C
insipid
D
cheap
169
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
Kaltume crouched over the papers on her desk?
A
wrote on
B
stood on
C
walked over
D
bent over
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?
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
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