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Question 1321

jamb 2000

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

It is surprising that this politician has now turned renegade.

Amilliant

Bcorrupt

Cloyal

Dquiet

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Question 1322

jamb 2000

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.

We intend to make the reception a diurnal event.

Aa nightly

Ba weekly

Ca short

Dan annual

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Question 1323

jamb 2000

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The Permanent Secretary left his job under a cloud.

Aon a cloudy day

Bwith a clear record

Cin disgrace

Don a sunny day

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Question 1324

jamb 2000

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

Hypertension is a debilitating disease that everyone should prevent.

Aa mortal

Ban enervating

Can energizing

Da horrible

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Question 1325

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The string was taut.

Aloose

Bfirm

Cstretched

Dtight

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Question 1326

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

Despite his laxity in other matters, Ojo's father drew the line at truancy.

Afavoured

Brejected

Cemphasized

Dignored

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Question 1327

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

I'm not interested in buying that shirt. I think it is overpriced.

Atoo expensive

Boverrated

Cpriceless

Dcheap

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Question 1328

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The diminutive figure bounces over the track with unfathomable lightness.

Ainvigorating

Birresistible

Cpredictable

Dimpressive

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Question 1329

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

Common sense requires that one should be decorous at formal gatherings.

Acourteous

Bimpolite

Cincurious

Dcareful

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Question 1330

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

It is rare for a leader and his deputy to see eye to eye.

Adisagree

Brespect each other

Cbe of one mind

Dreproach each other

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Question 1331

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The striking workers have vowed not to return to work until the decision is rescinded

Achanged

Bdismissed

Cimplemented

Dincorporated

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Question 1332

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

When the driver applied the brakes, they acted up.

Afailed

Bresponded well

Cwere sluggish

Djammed

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Question 1333

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The officer said that he knew nothing to the detriment of the applicant.

Adamage

Bdisfavour

Cadvantage

Dbackground

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Question 1334

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

Civil engineering is predominantly a male profession.

Aabsolutely

Bessentially

Cgenerally

Dseldom

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Question 1335

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The project is designed to alleviate poverty in the country.

Atackle

Bexacerbate

Ceradicate

Dassuage

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Question 1336

jamb 2000

Choose from the options opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

The teacher announced that the class would be making a fleeting visit to the zoo.

Aroutine

Bbrief

Clong

Dguided

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Question 1337

jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The new ruler is big-hearted in his dealing with people

Agenerous

Bcruel

Csoft

Dproud

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Question 1338

jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

It is time for all concerned to first pick to pieces the strike action before proffering solutions.

Aembrace joyfully

Bcritically analyse

Cstop abruptly

Dcommend highly

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Question 1339

jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The presence of the security men in the area will provide a moment of respite for the residents.

Asoothing relaxation

Benduring reprieve

Clasting security

Dtemporary relief

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Question 1340

jamb 2000

Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

That punch by the young boxer proved to be fatal.

Aeffective

Bhard

Cdeadly

Dbelated

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