2010 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 7
61
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
Governing a country is not always as straightforward as people sometimes imagine?
A
complicated
B
troublesome
C
untoward
D
irksome
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62
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The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
A
localized
B
perverted
C
elevated
D
overvalued
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63
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Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
A
decisive
B
anxious
C
ambitious
D
inconsiderate
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64
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The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
A
disobedient
B
discrepancy
C
compromise
D
agreement
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65
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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
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66
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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
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67
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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
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68
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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
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69
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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
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70
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The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
The uniform makes the guards look absurd?
A
dirty
B
smart
C
sensible
D
ridiculous
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