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In the question below, choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) underlined:
The news of his performance in the sessional examination has made Okechukwu crestfallen.
Ahighly irritable
Bdejected
Celated
Dpompous
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Question 82
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
When the man lost his two sons in a motor accident, he cracked up
Abecame broken-hearted
Bbecame inconsolable
Cbecame slightly deranged
Dbecame temperamental
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Question 83
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Adah has not been regular at lectures because she has been off colour
Agloomy
Btrying to hide her bleached skin
Cslightly sick
Dupset
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Question 84
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The senior had the habit of setting the cat among the pigeon whenever matters concerning his constituency came up for debate
Ailluminating issues that are not clear
Bmonopolizing the discussion
Cmaking frequent interruptions in the nature of points of correction
Dintroducing elements of controversy and confusion
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Question 85
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The senior prefect had to carry the can because he refused to identify the culprit
Adispose the can refuse
Baccept responsibility
Cbe made one of the scape goat
Dbear the brunt
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Question 86
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
'Marcus bears watching; remarked Emperor Nero.
Adeserves
Bneeds
Cfavours
Denjoys
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Question 87
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The policeman looked at the face of the robber and saw tell-tale signs of a dyed-in-the wool convict.
Ahardened
Bremorseless
Cheady
Dhardhearted
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Question 88
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The popularity of the slogan is beginning to wane
Awear
Bslide
Cthin out
Ddecline
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Question 89
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The hefty warder came in and all the prisoners snuffed out their cigarettes
Aextinguished
Bput out
Csqueezed
Dput down
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Question 90
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: The politician played to the gallery to win the election
Aobeyed the people
Bsang a good song for the people
Cwent to the gallery
Dwent out of his way to appeal to the taste of the people
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Question 91
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:
The preacher is under a cloud among the congregation
Aout of favour
Bunder observation
Cunder weather
Dconfused
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Question 92
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:Yahaya hardly knows on which side his bread is buttered in the matter
Awhere his interest liess
Bwhat he must do
Cwhere he should go
Dwhom to contact for help
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Question 93
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: Jimoh has cupboard love for Sidikatu
Alove that never fails
Bgenuine love
Clove for what he wants from her
Dlove that can fail in time of trouble
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Question 94
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: All we need is a concerted effort to combat the epidemic
Apersistent
Bdramatic
Cjoint
Dconcentrated
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Question 95
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined:My son has just been rusticated from the university
Asent home to get his fees
Bsent home for misconduct
Csent home to rest for some time
Dsent home to become realistic
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Question 96
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the word(s) or phrase(s) Underlined: Ngozi and Ekaette were fast friends when we were in the secondary school
Afriends who run very quickly together
Bfriends who go without food for a long time together
Cfriends who are not easily separated from each other
Dfriends who spend too much time and energy on pleasure and excitement together
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Question 97
jamb1988
In the question below, choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The angry waves swallowed the boat
Agentle
Bunruffled
Ccool
Dserene
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Question 98
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined:The demonstrators have refused to call off their action
Aconsolidate
Bstart
Cresume
Dend
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Question 99
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined: The thieves vandalized the vault's lock
Arepaired
Barranged
Cserviced
Dactuated
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Question 100
jamb1988
In the question below choose the option opposite in meaning to the word(s) Underlined: The judge blamed the plaintiff for misleading the court
