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Question 721

jamb 2013

Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

I am tired of your eternal argument

Aconstant

Buseless

Copen

Dstrong

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Question 722

jamb 2013

Answer the question below and choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The lamb is a feeble little animal

Aloving

Bweak

Cfat

Dquiet

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Question 723

jamb 2013

Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Nwankwo was on the verge of signing a two year contract with the club

Abrink

Bsummit

Cheight

Dshore

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Question 724

jamb 2013

Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The athlete is proud to be in the vanguard of sports development

Aleading position

Bdestructive position

Cemerging position

Dunforgettable position

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Question 725

jamb 2013

Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Mohammed does his work with so much ardour

Adiscouragement

Bknowledge

Cindifference

Denthusiasm

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Question 726

jamb 2013

Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

The scholar's epitaph was demolished

Aembodiment

Bfarmland

Cbook

Dmonument

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Question 727

jamb 2013

Answer the following question, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Ayodeji is an ardent support of education for the girl child

Aa cogent

Ba passionate

Can lgnorant

Dan optimistic

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Question 728

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The soldiers tried in their dogged defence of the city

Astrong

Bindestructible

Cclassical

Dindifferent

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Question 729

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The man's mordant wit is apparent to the entire village

Ascathing

Bcaustic

Cwithering

Dkind

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Question 730

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The war against malaria keeps waxing

ADecreasing

Bincreasing

Cwavering

Dhappening

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Question 731

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

Everyone's condition was appalling

Acloudy

Bpleasant

Ccomplex

Dsimple

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Question 732

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The plebs can be found in every society of the world

AElite

BMiddle class

CPoliticians

DMasses

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Question 733

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The accused was eventually convicted

Aconsequently

Bsubsequently

Cfinally

Dlnitially

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Question 734

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The Novel laureate's activity in the field of science is heinous

ALaudable

BDeplorable

Cforgettable

DIndelible

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Question 735

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The relationship between the couple has been frosty

ACordial

BAmenable

CFrugal

DFraudulent

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Question 736

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined

The girl took a cursory glance at the letter and hid it

AConcise

BBrief

CLasting

DSententious

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Question 737

jamb 2013

In each of this question choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.

Chibuzor gave a curt nod and walked away

Arude

Bpolite

Cshocking

DGentle

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Question 738

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Ramatus expressed her feelings in uncertain terms

AShe expressed it secretly and courageously

Bshe expressed it quietly and cautiously

CShe expressed it feebly and sickly

DShe expressed it clearly and strongly

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Question 739

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of this question select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Usman needs to get his act together if he wants to pass the examination

AHe needs to organized himself

BHe needs to be fast when writing the examination

CHe needs to put on his stage costume

DHeneeds to pull all points down in the examination

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Question 740

jamb 2013

LEXIS, STRUCTURE AND ORAL FORMS
In each of these questions select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

'I can't wait to become a mother', the new bride declared

Ashe is excited about motherhood

BShe is not keen on becoming a mother

CShe will be patient as a mother

DShe sees motherhood as a burden.

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