2021 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 4

Option B is the correct answer.

Tackling: to take on or to attempt to resolve an issue, a difficult or challenging task with a determined effort.

Avoiding: means to stay away from, or to keep oneself clear of something.

Option C is the correct answer.

Reasonable: generally refers to something that is fair, moderate, or proportionate. It can mean something that is logical, rational or that makes sense.

Outrageous: is used to describe something that is extraordinary, unusual or extremely shocking.

Option D is the correct answer.

Dignitary: a person who holds an official position of rank, power or authority, and is often considered to be a person of high standing or importance.

Nonentity: a person or thing that is considered to be insignificant, unimportant or worthless. It is often used to describe a person who is not important, or who is not well-known, respected or influential.

Option A is the correct answer.

Remorseful: a person who feels deep regret, guilt or sadness for having done something wrong or hurtful; the state of feeling remorse.

Boastful: a person who talks or behaves in a way that shows excessive pride or self-importance in their achievements, abilities, or possessions. A boastful person is often seen as arrogant, vain, and overly self-confident.

Option A is the correct answer.

Escalate: to increase in intensity, level, or degree, especially in a gradual or steady way.

Abate: to reduce in intensity, level, or degree, especially in a gradual or steady way. It can refer to a decrease of a physical or emotional sensation, or to a decrease of an activity or situation.

Option B is the correct answer.

Embarrassing: something that causes feelings of self-consciousness, shame, or discomfort.

Honourable: something or someone that is considered to be worthy of respect or admiration because of their integrity, fairness, or morality.

Option A is the correct answer.

Greedy: a person who has an excessive desire for more wealth, possessions, or power than they need, and who will often take advantage of others in order to acquire it.

Selfless: a person who is unselfish, and who is willing to put the needs and wants of others before their own.

Option C is the correct answer.

Invaluable: something that is extremely valuable, useful, or important.

Worthless: something or someone that is considered to be of little or no value or use.

Option A is the correct answer.

Degenerated: to deteriorate in quality, condition, or character. It means to become worse in terms of physical, mental, or moral condition, to lose the qualities that make something valuable or desirable.

Improved: to make or become better, greater or more acceptable.

Option B is the correct answer.

Concede: to admit, acknowledge or accept something as true or valid, especially after some resistance or reluctance.

Reject: to refuse to accept, consider or approve something, typically after considering it.