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UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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All the accident victims are bleeding profusely?
A
slowly
B
excessively
C
diffusely
D
clearly
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 #11096)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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The prosecutor was accused of obstructing justice?
A
hindering
B
retarding
C
impeding
D
interrupting
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 #11097)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The man preaches egalitarianism without matching it up with action?
A
salvation
B
dedication
C
kindness
D
equality
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Egalitarian believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11098)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
The Federal Government approved a new salary structure as an incentive for the Nigerian workers?
A
a reward
B
an encouragement
C
a package
D
an advance
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 #11114)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Amina said she married a doting husband.
A
a loving
B
a fun-loving
C
an uncaring
D
a nagging
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
"Doting" describes someone who shows excessive love, care and affection, especially towards a spouse or child. In this context, a “doting husband” is one who is very affectionate and attentive to his wife. Therefore, “a loving” is the closest in meaning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11116)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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It was a spending spree for all of us when daddy hit the jackpot?
A
cashed his cheque
B
received his salary
C
found money in a pot
D
won a lot of money
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 #11118)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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It was surprising how we took the stranger at once?
A
talked so long with
B
introduce ourselves to
C
formed a liking for
D
started fighting
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 #11121)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Before embarking on his current research, the professor carried out a feasibility study of the area.
A
through
B
perfectibility
C
complete
D
practicability
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Feasibility is the possibility or practicality of something being done successfully. So a feasibility study is an assessment of whether a project or plan is practicable — i.e., whether it can realistically be done.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11124)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
The college Officer insisted that I show him my credentials before I could be registered?
A
papers
B
qualifications
C
testionmonials
D
identities
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 #11125)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined world(S).
Even though there is no obvious riot on the campus, the atmosphere is restive?
A
quiet
B
chaotic
C
restless
D
tense
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 #11127)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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Mr. Dzokoto plays the piano with great dexterity?
A
wisdom
B
power
C
force
D
skill
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 #11129)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word (S).
The government is not opening up to the unions in the negotiations; it must have something up its sleeve.
A
be nursing a hidden a last agenda
B
be hoping to trap them
C
be hiding a last minute package
D
be intending to dissolve the unions
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "something up its sleeve" is an idiom that means someone has a secret plan or hidden agenda. In the given sentence, the speaker is suggesting that the government may have undisclosed intentions or plans in the negotiations with the unions. Option A, "be nursing a hidden agenda," is the closest in meaning to the underlined phrase. It suggests that the government may be harbouring a concealed or undisclosed plan or motive.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11132)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
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Adamu woke up with a start, and he took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail?
A
in his food
B
giving him the chase
C
hiding near the bed
D
staring at him
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase “on his trail” means following him closely or chasing him. So when the sentence says:
“Adamu woke up with a start and took to his heels, claiming that something was on his trail,”
…it means Adamu ran away suddenly because he thought something was chasing him.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11135)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
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When he found himself in a difficult situation, he tried to double-talk his way through?
A
talk to two people to help him
B
mix up issues to sound nervous
C
mix up facts to confuse people
D
talk twice to gain sympathy
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 #11138)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 1999
Synonyms (Nearest in Meaning)
Solution
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
They have tried to circumvent the restriction on the importation of the commodities.
A
bypass
B
confront
C
oppose
D
challenge
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "circumvent" means to find a way around or avoid a restriction or obstacle. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the individuals or group mentioned are attempting to overcome or bypass the restriction on the importation of commodities.
Option A, "bypass," is the term that closely conveys a similar meaning to "circumvent." To bypass something means to go around it or find an alternative route. This is similar to the idea of trying to avoid or overcome the importation restriction. The other options (confront, oppose, challenge) do not carry the specific meaning of finding a way around a restriction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11140)