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Question 2841
jamb 2001

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

The lecture seemed interminable.

Aunending
Bboring
Cinteresting
Dbrief
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Question 2842
jamb 2001

Choose the word that does not have the same vowel sound as the others.

Atoil
Brejoice
Cenjoy
Dlog
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Question 2843
jamb 2001

Identify the word that has the stress on the first syllable.

Aresist
Bsalon
Cconfirm
Dintact
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Question 2844
jamb 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.

Athe solution can be found in one of negative options
Bthe solution lies in choosing between the positive and the negative
Cthe solutions are many
Dthe solution is a negative one
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Question 2845
jamb 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

Adawo is an imp. 

AAdawo behaves queerly
BAdawo behaves decently
CAdawo behaves differently
DAdawo behaves badly
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Question 2846
jamb 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy.

Athere can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
Bsycophants need not talk all the time
Cpeople should know when not to use flattery
Dsycophants should know when to grant people's requests
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Question 2847
jamb 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

You must not attend the end-of-year party.

AIt is not necessary that you attend the party
BIt is necessary that you do not attend the party
CYou do not have to decide whether to attend the party or not
DYou have to decide whether to attend the party or not
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Question 2848
jamb 2001

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam.

AOche's chief hates pounded yam
BOche hates pounded yam
COche has a penchant for pounded yam
DOche's chief likes pounded yam
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Question 2849
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person.

Apotential
Bstrenght
Cgift
Dmind
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Question 2850
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The player kept on gamely to the end of the match.

Aamateurishly
Bskilfully
Ccourageously
Dstubbornly
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Question 2851
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Tade became timorous when she was asked to give the valedictory speech.

Aexcited
Bnervous
Caggressive
Dhappy
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Question 2852
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

While the hooligans exchanged blows, we looked complacently.

Adejectedly
Bsorrowfully
Cquestioningly
Dcontentedly
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Question 2853
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Bose was angry because her friend called her pilferer.

Ahypocrite
Bthief
Ccriminal
Dliar
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Question 2854
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The professor discussed a number of abstruse topics.

Aesoteric
Brelevant
Cirrelevant
Duseful
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Question 2855
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Funmi is just being facetious about her marrying a soldier.

Aunserious
Bcrazy
Cserious
Dunfaithful
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Question 2856
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The men were tardy in offering help.

Abrave
Bgenerous
Cslow
Dquick
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Question 2857
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Ugo has often been described as belligerent.

Aattractive
Bpatient
Cinnocent
Dcombative
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Question 2858
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

Any chief executive of an organisation would find radical changes blocked at every turn.

Adevelopments
Bideals
Csuggestions
Dinnovations
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Question 2859
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

The village girl wore sumptuous clothes.

Afaded looking
Bcheap
Cexpensive
Dloose-fitting
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Question 2860
jamb 2001

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.

As the triumphant rebels were returning to their base they met with a serious reverse.

Aa defeat
Ban enemy
Can army
Da victory
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