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UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Prolonged strike action debilitated the industry.
A
Stroyed.
B
Invigorated.
C
Isolated.
D
Weakened.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
debilitated; in a very weakened and infirm state.
invigorate; give strength or energy to
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26744)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
One of the students bought a plagiarised copy of the book.
A
An annotated.
B
A used.
C
An original.
D
A revised.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
plagiarize; take (the work or an idea of someone else) and pass it off as one's own.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26745)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The young girl was taken aback by her father's gift of a car.
A
Nonplussed.
B
Shocked.
C
Unmoved.
D
Surprised.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If you are taken aback by something, you are surprised or shocked by it and you cannot respond at once.
unmoved :not emotionally affected, not suprised.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26746)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Musa is a gifted but erratic player.
A
Unstable.
B
Strong.
C
Regular.
D
Unpredictable.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
erratic; not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26747)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The lamp shades were translucent.
A
Transparent.
B
Opaque.
C
Intersected.
D
Luminous.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
translucent; (of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-transparent.
Opaque; not able to be seen through; not transparent.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26748)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
My niece has an unquenchable thirst for adventure stories.
A
An inextinguishable.
B
A spurious.
C
An illegitimate.
D
A reduced.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
unquenchable; not able to be quenched, excessive excitement
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26749)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Some of my neighbours have an antipathy to dogs.
A
Alarm for.
B
Enmity towards.
C
Affection for.
D
Acronym for.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
antipathy; a deep-seated feeling of aversion/ dislike.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26750)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The dressmaker unpicked the seam of the shirt.
A
Tore up.
B
Threaded.
C
Sewed up.
D
Picked up.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
unpicked ; not sewed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26751)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The testimony of the witness was vague.
A
Clear.
B
Disturbing.
C
True.
D
Ambiguous.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
vague; of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26752)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
As a student, Isa tied communal living for a few years.
A
Private.
B
Collective.
C
General.
D
Shared.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
communal; shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26753)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The chairman admires incessant meetings.
A
Irregular.
B
Unusual.
C
Planned.
D
Constant.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Incessant; (of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26754)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Today's weather is favourable for a game of tennis.
A
Disapproving.
B
Impartial.
C
Abnormal.
D
Encouraging.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
favourable; expressing approval.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26755)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
All the candidates looked aghast at the reading of the questions.
A
Relaxed.
B
Fulfilled.
C
Dismayed.
D
Satisfied.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Aghast; filled with horror or shock.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26756)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
Joke gave Muhammad a jaunty smile.
A
A cheerful.
B
A discouraging.
C
An inviting.
D
A frightful.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
jaunty; having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26757)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
The first round of the tournament was a doddle.
A
Exasperating.
B
Easy.
C
Balanced.
D
Dodgy.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "doddle" in the context of the sentence means something very easy or simple. If something is a "doddle," it means it's not challenging or difficult. This making "Easy" the closest in meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26758)