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UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Salasi's tremendous effort has yielded results?
A
absolute
B
insignficant
C
unimpressive
D
a gregarious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Tremendous means very great in amount, scale, or intensity. the opposite in meaning in this context is insignificant, which means too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12437)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Young people have a penchant for fast cars?
A
likeness
B
passion
C
madness
D
dislike
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12439)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Life has become a misery for many owing to the harsh economic conditions in the country.
A
drudgery
B
ridicule
C
ritual
D
comfort
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The underlined word "misery" indicates extreme unhappiness or suffering. To find the opposite in meaning, we need to select a word that suggests the absence of suffering or unhappiness. The option opposite in meaning to "misery" is: D. comfort "Comfort" suggests a state of ease, contentment and lack of suffering, which contrasts with the idea of misery conveyed in the sentence.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12440)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company director has a vivacious personality?
A
a positive
B
an unmanageable
C
an unimpressive
D
a gregarious
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12442)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
His ideas sounded quite palatable yet they were jettisoned by the group?
A
accepted
B
dumped
C
denied
D
criticized
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12443)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Most of the latest actions are militant in nature?
A
commanding
B
civil
C
zealous
D
passionate
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
violent, aggressive, radical methods in support of a course.
Civil; courteous and polite. well mannered, cordial
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12463)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The compulsory leave made her feel listless.
A
restful
B
great
C
fat
D
energetic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The opposite in meaning to "listless" (meaning lacking energy or interest) is: D. energetic.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12465)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
'A novel is an embellished falsehood', said the teacher.
A
enriched
B
exaggerate
C
adorned
D
obliterated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word “embellished” means decorated or made more attractive by adding extra details.
So, in the sentence:
“A novel is an embellished falsehood…”
Obliterated means wiped out, completely destroyed or removed, which is the closest opposite idea because it implies removing rather than adding details.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12467)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
I have had enough of your impudence.
A
politeness
B
incivility
C
arrogance
D
boldness
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12469)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We were collectively responsible for keeping the machine in good shape?
A
jointly
B
severally
C
dutifully
D
socially
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12470)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
His comment was not printable?
A
punishable
B
suitable
C
offensive
D
unfair
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "printable" typically means that something is suitable or appropriate to be printed. The opposite will be something that is inappropriate often due to inappropriate content. Therefore, "offensive" is the opposite of "printable" in this context.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12471)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)
Choose the option opposite in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
Curiously, he escape unhurt?
A
interestingly
B
unsurprisingly
C
annoyingly
D
unusually
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12473)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Agwube's explanation of her poor performance at the examination only begged the question?
A
delayed her punishment
B
sounded quite convincing
C
did not address the issue
D
overflogged the matter
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12474)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase underlined.
We have every need to preserve some of our national monuments for posterity?
A
prosperity
B
future
C
national pride
D
collective gain
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12476)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2009
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He commands the confidence and respect of all his subordinates?
A
request
B
enjoins
C
enforces
D
conjures
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12478)