2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 14
131
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Everyone admired the manager's adroit handling of the crises in the company?
Everyone admired the manager's adroit handling of the crises in the company?
A
clever
B
tactless
C
skilful
D
clumsy
132
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter?
The principal took exception to the ignoble role the teacher played in the matter?
A
embarrassing
B
honourable
C
extraordinary
D
dishonourable
133
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He is notorious for his drunkenness?
He is notorious for his drunkenness?
A
popular
B
unknown
C
well known
D
renowned
134
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The chairman's conduct redounds to the image of the company?
The chairman's conduct redounds to the image of the company?
A
assists in
B
reflects on
C
contributes
D
detracts from
135
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?
A
stoic
B
irritable
C
lively
D
cold
136
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The workers suddenly became restive?
The workers suddenly became restive?
A
fidgety
B
disorderly
C
submissive
D
calm
137
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club?
The governor's visit is an unprecedented event in the history of the social club?
A
a perfect
B
a momentous
C
an insignificant
D
an unnecessary
138
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?
The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?
A
weak
B
disoriented
C
unruly
D
unconquerable
139
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible?
The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible?
A
indulbitable
B
contestable
C
practicable
D
logical
140
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker?
He gave an unsatisfactory excuse but the boss swallowed it hook, line and sinker?
A
with a pinch of salt
B
completely
C
entirely
D
without mincing words
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