2013 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14

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In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The plebs can be found in every society of the world
A
Elite
B
Middle class
C
Politicians
D
Masses
132
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Everyone's condition was appalling
A
cloudy
B
pleasant
C
complex
D
simple
133
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The war against malaria keeps waxing
A
Decreasing
B
increasing
C
wavering
D
happening
134
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined
The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village
A
scathing
B
caustic
C
withering
D
kind
135
In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city
A
strong
B
indestructible
C
classical
D
indifferent
136
Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child
A
a cogent
B
a passionate
C
an lgnorant
D
an optimistic
137
Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The scholar's epitaph was demolished
A
embodiment
B
farmland
C
book
D
monument
138
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Mohammed does his work with so much ardour
A
discouragement
B
knowledge
C
indifference
D
enthusiasm
139
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The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development
A
leading position
B
destructive position
C
emerging position
D
unforgettable position
140
Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two year contract with the club
A
brink
B
summit
C
height
D
shore
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