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Question 1781
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
I didn't think she could be so easily taken in by his pretences
Aflattered
Bdeceived
Covercome
Dblackmailed
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Question 1782
jamb 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
Most of his observations were wide of the mark

Acomprehensible
Birrelevant
Cpertinent
Dunacceptable
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Question 1783
jamb 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

The clerk refused to answer for the mistake made by the manager and his assistants

Areply to
Bgive an answer
Caccept responsibility
Daccount for
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Question 1784
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
He has a big heart, but he is inept at following a witty conversation
Alarge
Bhuge
Cwarm
Dfragile
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Question 1785
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
I told my brother to get the matter off his chest as soon as possible
Agive serious thought to the matter
Bsay what he has been anxious to say
Cmake a brief comment
Dstate his point clearly
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Question 1786
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
As the wedding day approached, the bride began to develop cold feet
Afall sick
Bfeel cold
Cbe reluctant
Dbecome aggressive
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Question 1787
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
I would like to like to believe that this brilliant performance of yours is not just a flash in the pan
Arepeated occurrence
Bnormal happening
Cflashy happening
Dchance occurrence
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Question 1788
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: Sade has been employed. But she is unhappy because it is a run off the mill job
Aa boring
Ban exciting
Ca tiring
Dan ordinary
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Question 1789
jamb 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

The chief will launch the fund-raising appeal

Amake a speech at
Beat his afternoon meal during
Ctravel by boat
Dstart off
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Question 1790
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The case was thrown out because the court lacked jurisdiction
Ajurors to help the judge
Bauthority
Cprosecutors
Dappellate powers
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Question 1791
jamb 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:

After careful investigation, the police found no iota of truth in Ibrahim's allegations

Aquota
Bgrain
Cevidence
Dstatement
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Question 1792
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The authenticity of the reporter's claims should be established before taking further actions on the matter
Afacts
Bsource
Cevidence
Dgenuineness
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Question 1793
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:The way he handled the whole issue was rather despicable
Adisturbing
Blikeable
Ccontemptible
Dfrustrating
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Question 1794
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The administrator's apathy was soon noticed by all his subordinates.
Aindifference
Bkindness
Cconcern
Dinefficiency
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Question 1795
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: I have never been accustomed to seeing my brother in such a pensive mood
Amerry
Binfuriated
Cthoughtful
Dhostile
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Question 1796
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

what embarrasses is the stealthy way in which the new servant goes about his duties in the house
Aindolent
Bfurtive
Cboisterous
Dagile
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Question 1797
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
You do not need to stutter in order to show your excitement
Ajump about
Bshout
Csob
Dstammer
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Question 1798
jamb 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:

Mali stole the day's takings from the bakery.

Areceipts
Bcollection
Ccontributions
Dofferings
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Question 1799
jamb 1989

In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The president made a passionate appeal for calm

Ainflamed
Bdisturbing
Cintense
Dlively
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Question 1800
jamb 1989
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:It was their custom to keep an open house on Sundays
Awelcome all visitors
Bkeep the shutters open
Cleave the house open
Dexpose the whole house
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