2006 - JAMB English Past Questions and Answers - page 5
41
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The witness provided a monstrous account of the event?
The witness provided a monstrous account of the event?
A
supportive
B
tragic
C
shocking
D
verbatim
42
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.
Adamu is rather meddlesome in dealing with his friends.
A
impertinent
B
intimidating
C
quarrelsome
D
uncaring
43
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The commander said that he battle would be sustained, total and relentless?
The commander said that he battle would be sustained, total and relentless?
A
continuous
B
brutal
C
fierce
D
innocuous
44
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The government has announced its preparedness for the scheme?
The government has announced its preparedness for the scheme?
A
determination
B
regret
C
pleasure
D
readiness
45
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The chairman advised the participants to follow convention in stating their points?
The chairman advised the participants to follow convention in stating their points?
A
eloquence
B
advice
C
prudence
D
tradition
46
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
His discovery of the vaccine became a quantum leap in search for a scientific cure for the illness?
His discovery of the vaccine became a quantum leap in search for a scientific cure for the illness?
A
victorious battle
B
slow but steady step
C
great impovement
D
fast but sure step
47
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
After the meeting, I read a leer on his face as he looked at the woman?
After the meeting, I read a leer on his face as he looked at the woman?
A
satisfying meaning
B
bad look
C
pleasant disposition
D
poor smile
48
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
His loss suddenly became redeemable?
His loss suddenly became redeemable?
A
incurable
B
exclusive
C
recoverable
D
repulsive
49
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The plan has gone awry?
The plan has gone awry?
A
wide
B
wrong
C
well
D
wild
50
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The judge emphasized his morbid desires in his judgement?
The judge emphasized his morbid desires in his judgement?
A
inordinate
B
uncritical
C
revenous
D
unpleasant
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