2014 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 12

111
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. As a student, Isa tied communal living for a few years.
A
Private.
B
Collective.
C
General.
D
Shared.
correct option: a
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112
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The chairman admires incessant meetings.
A
Irregular.
B
Unusual.
C
Planned.
D
Constant.
correct option: d
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113
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis.
A
Disapproving.
B
Impartial.
C
Abnormal.
D
Encouraging.
correct option: d
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114
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

All the candidates looked aghast at the reading of the questions.
A
Relaxed.
B
Fulfilled.
C
Dismayed.
D
Satisfied.
correct option: c
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115
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile.
A
A cheerful.
B
A discouraging.
C
An inviting.
D
A frightful.
correct option: a
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116
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The first round of the tournament was a doddle.
A
Exasperating.
B
Easy.
C
Balanced.
D
Dodgy.
correct option: b
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117
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. The lazy man cast a lustful glance at his neighbour's wife.
A
Envious.
B
Hateful.
C
Quick.
D
Covetous.
correct option: d
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118
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. They accused him of fomenting political unrest.
A
Guiding.
B
Inciting.
C
Discouraging.
D
Preventing.
correct option: b
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119
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. You can learn a great deal just from watching other players.
A
Discover.
B
Invent.
C
Accumulate.
D
Allow.
correct option: a
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120
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase. All the researchers were asked to gather information on the new viral infection.
A
Give.
B
Collect.
C
Disseminate.
D
Distort.
correct option: b
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