2002 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 6
51
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound?
The man outran his wife when they heard the eerie sound?
A
scary
B
hissing
C
harsh
D
loud
52
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect?
Teachers of music believes in its therap.eutic effect?
A
healing
B
sound
C
lyrical
D
rhythmic
53
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Adigun's jokes are always puerile?
Adigun's jokes are always puerile?
A
amusing
B
childish
C
empty
D
entertaining
54
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?
I wonder what will be left of his essay when the extraneous material is deleted?
A
superfluous
B
erroneous
C
relevant
D
main
55
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?
His success may be described as a Pyrrhic victory?
A
costly
B
a deserving victory
C
an easy victory
D
indecisive
56
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?
The teacher's apparent nonchalant attitude was misconstrued by his students?
A
condoned
B
misrepresented
C
misquoted
D
misinterpreted
57
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They are considered to be legal luminaries
They are considered to be legal luminaries
A
directors
B
power
C
experts
D
practioners
58
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The Executive Secretary has just assumed office?
The Executive Secretary has just assumed office?
A
resumed work
B
started work
C
returned
D
been sworn in
59
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The warming tribes have told been told to parley with each other?
The warming tribes have told been told to parley with each other?
A
observe a truce
B
hold talks
C
sign a treaty
D
suspend hostilities
60
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Let us not indulge in recrimination?
Let us not indulge in recrimination?
A
indictment
B
accusation
C
counter-accusation
D
unfounded allegation
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