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UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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Ola thought that her father was very callous
A
parlous
B
wicked
C
compassionate
D
cheerful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Callous; showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
compassionate; feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30140)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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He was very much respected, though he had no temporal power
A
spiritual
B
mundane
C
permanent
D
ephemeral
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Temporal; in this context is relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30143)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
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The way the workshop was organized was rather hit-and-miss
A
systematic
B
hasty
C
slow
D
funny
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Hit-and-miss; done or occurring at random.
Systematic; done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30144)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Some men will continue to cause offenses until they are given a taste of their own medicine
A
placated
B
revenged on
C
recompense for
D
cured
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
You use the expression 'A Taste of Your Own Medicine' to indicate that someone is. receiving the same unpleasant experience they've been dishing out to others
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30147)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Okibe was rusticated for his derogatory remark about the principal
A
complimentary
B
unsavoury
C
unwarranted
D
lack lustre
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Derogatory; showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Unsavoury; unappealing or disagreeable
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30148)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Justice is difficult to enforce because people are unwilling to accept any loss sovereignty
A
autonomy
B
position
C
leadership
D
kingdom
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
sovereignty; In this context it means people are unwilling to loss their independence. A self-governing state.
Autonomy; the right or condition of self-government.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30149)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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There are still virtuous women in our society today
A
clever
B
upright
C
devilsh
D
intelligent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
virtuous; having or showing high moral standards.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30150)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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That type of response is typical of a lazy teacher
A
symptomatic
B
characteristic
C
universal
D
incontestable
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Typical; representative as a symbol. symbolic.
characteristic; typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30151)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Akin is an inveterate gambler
A
a selfish and self-centred
B
an extremely unlucky but popular
C
an incurable but fearful
D
a long time incorrigible
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Inveterate; of one having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
Incorrigible; (of a person or their behaviour) not able to be changed or reformed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30152)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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He was too petrified to give the closing remarks at the conference.
A
frightened
B
agitated
C
delighted
D
happy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
petrified ; so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30153)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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During a particular time of the day, the road shimmers in the heat
A
darkens
B
lightens
C
shines
D
beams
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
shimmers; shine with a soft, slightly wavering light.
Shines; (of the sun or another source of light) give out a bright light.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30154)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Every human being is vulnerable to communicable diseases.
A
liable
B
lifted
C
immuned
D
close
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Someone who is vulnerable is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally.
Liable; likely to experience (something undesirable).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30155)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Mariam looks rather furtive to Shehu
A
intoxicated
B
unfriendly
C
sad
D
sly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Furtive; If a person's manner is furtive, he or she is acting suspiciously/ secretive/ sly.
Sly; having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30156)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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The student's union leader delivered his speech extempore
A
out-of -hand
B
off the cuff
C
accurately
D
courageously
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Extempore; spoken or done without preparation.
off the cuff; without preparation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30159)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2012
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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His story gave us an inkling of what he passed through during the strike
A
a possible idea
B
a taste
C
a summary
D
the right view
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Inkling; means a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #30164)