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Question 2731

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The hardline posture of the labour leader has not helped matters?

Acompromising

Bimposing

Cuncompromising

Ddifficult

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Question 2732

jamb 2002

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.

Awith a pinch of salt

Bcompletely

Centirely

Dwithout mincing words

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Question 2733

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The evidence the leader gave was incontrovertible.

Aindulbitable

Bcontestable

Cpracticable

Dlogical

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Question 2734

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The athlete has unexpectedly become indomitable?

Aweak

Bdisoriented

Cunruly

Dunconquerable

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Question 2735

jamb 2002

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

Aa perfect

Ba momentous

Can insignificant

Dan unnecessary

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Question 2736

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The workers suddenly became restive?

Afidgety

Bdisorderly

Csubmissive

Dcalm

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Question 2737

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Her phlegmatic temperament endears her to her friends?

Astoic

Birritable

Clively

Dcold

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Question 2738

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The chairman's conduct redounds to the image of the company?

Aassists in

Breflects on

Ccontributes

Ddetracts from

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Question 2739

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

He is notorious for his drunkenness

Apopular

Bunknown

Cwell known

Drenowned

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Question 2740

jamb 2002

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?

Aembarrassing

Bhonourable

Cextraordinary

Ddishonourable

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Question 2741

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Everyone admired the manager's adroit handling of the crises in the company.

Aclever

Btactless

Cskilful

Dclumsy

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Question 2742

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

Tunde's reaction underscores the point I was making?

Ajustifies

Bemphasizes

Csummarizes

Dcontradicts

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Question 2743

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The high cost of living these days calls for a lot of frugality?

Aextravagance

Beconomy

Crecklessness

Dprudence

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Question 2744

jamb 2002

Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).

The witness averred that had seen Dosun at the scene of the crime?

Aargued

Bconfirmed

Cdenied

Daffirmed

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Question 2745

neco 2001

If I_____ you, l would forgive the boy.

Instructions for this question

Choose from options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

Aam

Bam being

Chave been

Dwas

Ewere

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Question 2746

neco 2001

The introduction of religious fanaticism in state affairs is an ill wind that blows no one any good. This means that if is a ..........development.

Instructions for this question

Choose from options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

ADangerous

Bglobal

Crecent

Dstrange

Etempestuous

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Question 2747

neco 2001

Many people watched the kidnapper_________ by the angry mob.

Instructions for this question

Choose from options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

Aabout to lynch

Bbeen lynched

Cbeing lynched

Dlynch

Ewas to be lynched

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Question 2748

neco 2001

Some people believe that it is ominous for the dog to bark at night.

Instructions for this question

Choose from the options A to E the one that is NEAREST IN MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED WORD.

Adangerous

Bfearful

Cfrightening

Dhorrible

Ethreatening

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Question 2749

neco 2001

If he_______ there, he would have met him at home

Instructions for this question

Choose from options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

Acan go

Bgoes

Chad gone

Dwent

Ewould go

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Question 2750

neco 2001

To keep our bodies healthy, we need a_________ diet.

Instructions for this question

Choose from options A to E the one that MOST APPROPRIATELY COMPLETES THE SENTENCE.

ABalanced

Bcomplete

Cmixed

Dnutritious

Eproteomics

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