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UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The conference Centre caters for transients only.
A
temporary guest
B
professional
C
permanent guests
D
novices
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Transients" refers to people who stay temporarily, so "temporary guest" is the nearest in meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11411)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The coalescence of the groups created additional problems.
A
proscription
B
fighting
C
disbandments
D
union
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Coalescence" is the coming together or union of different groups, so the nearest meaning is "union."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11416)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
As the triumphant rebels were returning to their base they met with a serious reverse.
A
a defeat
B
an enemy
C
an army
D
a victory
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"A serious reverse" refers to a setback or defeat after a period of success. Therefore, the rebels met with a serious defeat.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11417)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The village girl wore sumptuous clothes.
A
faded looking
B
cheap
C
expensive
D
loose-fitting
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Sumptuous" means rich, luxurious and expensive, so the clothes the village girl wore would be described as expensive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11419)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Any chief executive of an organisation would find radical changes blocked at every turn.
A
developments
B
ideals
C
suggestions
D
innovations
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Radical changes" refers to new or innovative ideas that can be difficult to implement, so "innovations" is the most fitting choice.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11420)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Ugo has often been described as belligerent.
A
attractive
B
patient
C
innocent
D
combative
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Belligerent" means aggressive or combative, so "combative" is the nearest in meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11421)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The men were tardy in offering help.
A
brave
B
generous
C
slow
D
quick
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
tardy means ineffectual, slow-witted, slow to act. These adjectives mean not arriving, occurring, acting, or done at the scheduled, expected, or usual time: tardy in making a dental appointment; late for the plane; an overdue bus.
Synonyms: tardy, late, overdueSynonyms: tardy, late, overdue
Antonym: prompt
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11423)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Funmi is just being facetious about her marrying a soldier.
A
unserious
B
crazy
C
serious
D
unfaithful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Facetious means treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour or being flippant. It suggests that someone is not being serious. This means that "unserious" is the answer to this question.
Crazy means being mentally unstable or wild. Serious is the opposite of facetious. Unfaithful means being disloyal, particularly in a romantic relationship.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11425)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The professor discussed a number of abstruse topics.
A
esoteric
B
relevant
C
irrelevant
D
useful
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Abstruse" refers to something difficult to understand or obscure. "Esoteric" also refers to something understood by only a small, specialised group, making it the nearest in meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11427)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Bose was angry because her friend called her pilferer.
A
hypocrite
B
thief
C
criminal
D
liar
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A "pilferer" is someone who steals in small amounts. Therefore, the word closest in meaning to "pilferer" is "thief."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11428)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
While the hooligans exchanged blows, we looked complacently.
A
dejectedly
B
sorrowfully
C
questioningly
D
contentedly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Complacently" means being self-satisfied or content. It is closest in meaning to "contentedly," which means in a state of happiness or satisfaction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11430)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Tade became timorous when she was asked to give the valedictory speech.
A
excited
B
nervous
C
aggressive
D
happy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Timorous" means fearful or shy, which is nearest in meaning to feeling nervous.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11432)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The player kept on gamely to the end of the match.
A
amateurishly
B
skilfully
C
courageously
D
stubbornly
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Gamely" refers to showing determination or courage, particularly in difficult situations, which matches the meaning of "courageously."
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11435)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
Art lies in cherishing the initiative and creative power of each person.
A
potential
B
strenght
C
gift
D
mind
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This is because "initiative and creative power" refers to an individual's inherent ability or capacity to create or innovate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11437)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2001
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam.
A
Oche's chief hates pounded yam
B
Oche hates pounded yam
C
Oche has a penchant for pounded yam
D
Oche's chief likes pounded yam
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The sentence suggests that Oche has a strong liking or preference for pounded yam.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11438)