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?
A
complicated
B
troublesome
C
untoward
D
irksome
correct option: a
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62
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The captain says sport is being debased by commercial sponsorship?
A
localized
B
perverted
C
elevated
D
overvalued
correct option: c
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63
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Aisha seems to feel ambivalent about her future?
A
decisive
B
anxious
C
ambitious
D
inconsiderate
correct option: a
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64
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The crowd was very receptive to the speaker's suggestion?
A
disobedient
B
discrepancy
C
compromise
D
agreement
correct option: a
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65
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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66
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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67
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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68
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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69
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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70
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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