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Question 2921
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 2922
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 2923
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 2924
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 2925
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 2926
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 2927
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 2928
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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Question 2929
jamb 2000

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

Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger.

Anasty
Bhypertensive
Cdangerous
Dgrave
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Question 2930
jamb 2000

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

My father was at the apogee of his career when he was retired.

Aterminal point
Bhighest point
Cleast productive stage
Dredundant stage
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Question 2931
jamb 2000

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

The family discussed the crime committed and resolved to nail the lie to the counter.

Aexpose it publicly
Bbury it in a coffin
Cdefer action on it
Dseek more advice
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Question 2932
jamb 2000

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

The party gathering was thrown into a state of euphoria after the election result was announced.

Apleasure
Bsadness
Cexcitement
Dconfusion
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Question 2933
jamb 2000

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

I have always believed that my mother is a very impassioned woman.

Aemotion
Bimpartial
Cimpassive
Demotional
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Question 2934
jamb 2000

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

In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitor's pleasantries.

Aunkind comments
Bsad stories
Ccondolence messages
Djocular remarks
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Question 2935
jamb 2000

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

Mr. Okon has been described as an eagle-eyed editor.

Aa short-sighted
Ba clear-sighted
Ca long-sighted
Da quick-sighted
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Question 2936
jamb 2000

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

The man was able to persuade his willful and obstinate daughter to follow the career he chose for her.

Aintelligent but arrogant
Bunyielding and obdurate
Csecure and odious
Dhardworking and intelligent
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Question 2937
jamb 2000

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

The essay topic is nebulous.

Avague
Bincorrect
Cdistinct
Dclear
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Question 2938
jamb 2000

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

Some actions of the Nigerian youth have alienated them from those who were sympathetic to their cause.

Aendeared / kindly
Bconfronted / ill disposed
Cseparated / opposed
Destranged / well disposed
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Question 2939
jamb 2000

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

The principal told the teacher to stop browbeating the children.

Apampering
Bbullying
Cdeceiving
Dcaning
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Question 2940
jamb 2000

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

The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.

Amany
Bmuch
Csome
Dplenty
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